Schools across Liverpool have issued a warning to parents following reports that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in broad daylight.
The ECHO understands that schools across the city have warned parents about the incident that took place on the Loop Line off Helsby Road in Orrell Park on Monday, September 21.
The teenage victim was reported to have been walking along the popular path at around 4.30pm, when she was grabbed by a man who reportedly sexually assaulted her and made threats towards her.
She was left extremely shaken up by the ordeal, police said.
The area remained taped off on Tuesday while an investigation was carried out.
Police are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened and to track down the offender.
He is described as white and approximately 40 years of age with short hair.
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He was reported to be wearing a Liverpool FC shirt, long pants and a baseball cap.
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Detective Chief Inspector Richie Jones said: “This was an extremely distressing incident for the victim, and we are in the very early stages of an investigation and working to gather information, establish the full circumstances and locate the offender.
“If you were in the area earlier and saw or heard any suspicious behaviour, or have any CCTV or dashcam footage, please let us know.
“Incidents such as this are incredibly rare however whilst we don’t want people to be fearful, I would encourage the public to be vigilant in the area. I would like to reassure the local community that we are working to establish the exact circumstances and doing everything we can to locate the person responsible, and the victim is being fully supported by the Unity team at this time.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference 20000573178 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
