Man in his 20s r@ped in Liverpool city centre as police launch CCTV appeal

Police are investigating after a man was r@ped in Liverpool city centre early in the morning.  Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information that could assist enquiries.

Officers received a report just before 5am on Friday 25 July that a man in his 20s was r@ped on Temple Lane.

CCTV and witness enquiries have been carried out and police said the victim continues to receive the support of specialist officers.

Police have now released an image of a man (pictured above) they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.

Detective Constable Alexa Collins said: “We take reports of s£xual offences very seriously and we are very keen to speak with the person featured in the images to help with our enquiries.

“This was an extremely traumatic experience for the victim and we are working hard to ensure the person responsible is identified.

“We hope this man can come forward to assist with our enquiries or that others may recognise him and provide this information to the police.

“We also encourage people to come forward if you know anything about the incident which will help with our investigation.”