A rape suspect was released on bail after a woman was sexually assaulted on grassland.
At around 11.10pm on Sunday, police were called to reports of a woman being sexually assaulted on the grass area near the war memorial on Lord Street in Southport.
Police said the woman was uninjured, but was 'left shaken' following the ordeal and was taken to hospital to get checked over.
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A cordon was set up covering a large section of gardened area between Lord Street and St George's Place.
Two police vans were also seen guarding the cordon on Monday, with two community officers.
On Sunday, a 24-year-old man from Birkdale was arrested on suspicion of rape.
In an update today, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said the man arrested was bailed with conditions.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 21000810571.
You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
Anyone who wants to report a sexual offence is asked to call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained.
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.
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