Police investigate reported rape of man in Liverpool city centre

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Police are investigating the reported rape of a man that came about in Liverpool’s city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Officers obtained a report {that a} man in his thirties had been raped in St Johns Gardens by one other male at round 4.30am.

The perpetrator stole a chunk of jewelry from the sufferer earlier than fleeing in direction of Lime Street station, the police revealed.

Merseyside Police are interesting for witnesses and knowledge to search out the perpetrator.

Chief Inspector Dave Currie stated: “We are in the very early stages of investigating this incident and officers remain in the area to carry out initial enquiries.

“I understand incidents of this nature will cause concern, but please be reassured that we take all reports of rape and sexual assault extremely seriously and we are determined to find the person responsible.

“If you have any information about this incident, or you were driving past the area at the time and have dashcam footage showing anything suspicious, please get in touch as a matter of urgency.”

Chief Inspector Currie added: “Rape is an unimaginably awful crime that we hope no one has to go through, but if you or someone you know has experienced rape or sexual assault, please have the confidence to speak to us and report it. We will listen carefully and do everything we can to bring such offenders to justice.

“Our specialist Unity Team is committed to investigating any reports of a sexual offence and supporting victims through the whole investigative process so that we can prevent any further crimes of this awful nature from happening.”

If you will have any info on the incident, please contact Merseyside Police by way of Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You may name 101 quoting log quantity 120 of thirteenth January, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Always name 999 if a criminal offense is in progress.