She was “distressed” by the incident
Merseyside Police want to speak to this man(Image: Merseyside Police)
Police are looking to speak to a man after a teenage girl was inappropriately touched in Liverpool city centre last month. Merseyside Police said the incident reportedly happened on Mathew Street on December 19. The girl was unharmed but “distressed” by what happened, police said.
An investigation is ongoing. Police have released an image of a man who they believe may have information about what happened. Detective Inspector Natalie Charlesworth said: “I am appealing to the man featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him, to come forward. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.
“We also encourage people to come forward if you know anything about the incident which will help with our investigation.
“The teenager and her family continue to be supported by Merseyside Police and we are determined to establish exactly what happened.”
Merseyside Police want to speak to this man(Image: Merseyside Police)
DI Charlesworth added: “We are determined to provide support to victims of sexual offences and I would encourage anyone experiencing this to report it to us and we will support you every way we can.
“If anyone who has suffered a sexual offence and you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will deal with you sensitively and make sure that reports are thoroughly investigated.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police on 101 or DM @MerpolCC on social media, quoting reference 25001036070.
You can also report information on the police website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.
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