Girl, 16, ‘raped at bar after man unlocked door of toilet cubicle in “abhorrent attack”’ – as cops release crucial CCTV
A TEENAGE girl was allegedly raped at a bar after a man unlocked the door of her toilet cubicle in an “abhorrent attack”.
Cops are now hunting for a man who could assist enquiries after the girl, 16, was allegedly raped at OMG bar in Liverpool on Monday, April 3.
The suspect fled the scene before an unknown woman came to the aid of the distressed victim.
Merseyside Police have now released CCTV footage of a man they believe could help them with enquiries.
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 identify the offender and bring him to justice.
“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.
Det Insp Toole added: “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.
“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.”