CCTV image of man police want to speak to after sexual offence at hotel

Police said the man could assist with enquiries Merseyside Police have released a CCTV image of a man who could assist with their enquiries into a sexual offence. Officers said they received a report of an incident that occurred in a hotel in Southport on Sunday, December 15. Extensive CCTV and witness enquiries have been conducted, police said and detectives have issued CCTV images of a man they believe could assist in their investigation.

Detective Sergeant Rebecca Robinson said: “We take reports of sexual offences very seriously and we are very keen to speak with the person featured in the image to help with our enquiries. "This was a traumatic experience for the victim and we are working hard to ensure that the person responsible is identified. We hope this male can come forward to assist with our enquiries or that others may recognise him and provide this information to the police.



He has a distinctive tattoo on his neck. "We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries. We also encourage people to come forward if you know anything about the incident which will help with our investigation.

” If you have any information contact Merseyside Police via Twitter @MerPoLCC or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 24001052697. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress. Anyone who wants to report a sexual offence is asked to call 101 where you will be spoken to by a specially trained officer.

If you have been a victim of sexual offence you can access specialist support services, which are free of charge and available to anyone. You do not need a referral or to have reported an incident to Merseyside Police before you access these specialist support services. This help is also available to family and friends who are supporting the survivor.

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