A man was arrested after reports of a sexual assault in Garston.
At around 8.10pm on Thursday (March 17), officers were called to a report that a woman was sexually assaulted in the area of St Mary's Road. The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.
Today (Sunday) police said a 21-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
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He is still in custody while enquiries continue into the circumstances of the incident.
Detective Inspector Tony Roberts said: "I would like to thank members of the public who reported any information to us so and assisted with our investigation.
"Enquiries into this incident are still ongoing and anyone with further information is asked to contact police."
If you have any information please contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook with reference 22000187637.
You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form here.
Support for victims is also available through the registered charity the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063 or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside (RASA) on 0151 558 1801.
For women who have felt or feel unsafe in public spaces the Home Office has set up a pilot service (StreetSafe | Police.uk ( www.police.uk ) for anyone to anonymously report public places where they have felt or feel unsafe, because of environmental issues, eg street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism and/or because of some behaviours, e.g. being followed or verbally abused.
If something has happened to you or someone you know (including in public spaces online) you can call us on 101 or find out what online reporting services are available at StreetSafe | Police.uk ( www.police.uk )
