A WOMAN was sexually assaulted as she walked through an alleyway in the middle of an afternoon.
Detectives investigating the incident have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with the incident.
The victim was assaulted as she walked though the alley leading towards Sycamore Gardens, Windlehurst.
A man made inappropriate comments towards the victim and sexually assaulted her.
Police want to trace the man who was pictured with a carrier bag
The incident happened at about 2.30pm on Monday, April 19 – but police have now made their first appeal for information two months on.
Detective Inspector Jackie Guinness said: “We are very keen to speak to this man, as we believe he could have valuable information about this incident which would help our enquiries.
“If you recognise him, or these images jog your memory about any suspicious behaviour you may have seen please do let us know.
“This was an extremely traumatic experience for the victim, and we are working hard to ensure that the person responsible is removed from our streets.”
If you recognise the man pictured, or have any information, contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also call 101 quoting reference 21000249047 or 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
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