19 April 2023 , 10:28
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Police have appealed for help to track down a man after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at a bar when the door of her toilet cubicle was unlocked.
The "abhorrent attack" took place at OMG! bar in Liverpool, the force say.
Detectives have released CCTV footage of a man they believe could help them with enquiries.
The incident took place on Monday, April 3 and officers also want to speak with a woman who helped the teenager on the night.
Merseyside Police Detective Inspector Leanne Toole said: “This was an absolute abhorrent attack on a vulnerable teenage girl, and I would like to reassure the public that incidents such as this are rare, and we are working hard to hard to identify the offender and bring him to justice.
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The alleged "abhorrent attack" took place at OMG! bar in Liverpool on April 3 (Google)“I am appealing to the man featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward as we believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.
“I am also urging for the woman who helped the victim in the toilet cubicle to contact us as soon possible as she may have some vital information in relation to the investigation.
“Providing support to victims of sexual assault has never been more important, and I would encourage anyone experiencing this to report it to us and we will support you every way we can.
Police want help tracking down this man (Merseyside Police)"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 who witnessed the incident or who has information which could help with the inquiries is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 23000285218.
To report a sexual offence call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.