Police hunt man dressed as bride in reference to sexual assault in Liverpool metropolis centre
CCTV images of a man dressed in a knee-length white gown and veil have been shared by Merseyside Police as they appeal to the public for help following a reported sexual assault on Mathew Street in Liverpool city centre
Merseyside Police are hunting a man dressed as a bride (Image: Merseyside Police)
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Liverpool city centre, as detectives are on the hunt for a man dressed as a bride in relation to the attack. CCTV images of a man wearing a knee-length white dress and veil have been circulated by Merseyside Police as they call on the public for assistance.
Around 8.10pm on Saturday, May 2, it was reported that a woman was sexually assaulted by a man she encountered outside Remeniss bar on Mathew Street.
Detectives have now released CCTV images of a man they believe could aid their investigation. The images seem to depict a white man with short brown hair and a beard, donned in a fancy dress bridal outfit and white trainers.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police stated that the man was part of a group of other men also in fancy dress costumes, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Detective Inspector Jemma Berry said: “This was a frightening experience for the victim who has been supported by our officers during the investigation.
“We take reports of any sexual assaults in our city centre very seriously and our detectives are working hard to ensure that the person responsible is identified so we can continue to make Merseyside a safer place to visit and work.
“I am appealing to anyone who remembers being at the bar on Saturday, May 2 and recognises this man or knows who he is to please contact us. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”
Anyone with information is urged to get in touch with the Merseyside Police social media desk via X or on Facebook @MerPolCC, quoting reference 26000325653.
You can also submit information through their website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or dial 101.
Alternatively, reach out to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or through their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
If you have been a victim of a sexual offence or are worried about someone you know, ring 101 where you will be connected with specially trained officers. In an emergency, always dial 999.
If immediate police assistance isn’t required, then you can report rape and sexual assault anonymously via the website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/how-to-report-rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/.
For more information visit www.merseyside.police.uk/VAWG.
If you’ve been a victim of sexual assault or rape, specialist support services are available to you, free of charge and accessible to everyone. You don’t need a referral or to have reported an incident to Merseyside Police to utilise these specialist support services.
These services can assist you in various ways, including providing a confidential conversation if you’re considering making a police report but are uncertain about the process and would like to discuss it.
Should you choose to report to Merseyside Police, you’ll be supported throughout the investigation, court proceedings, and beyond.
In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside provides support and can be reached on 0151 558 1801. In St Helens and Knowsley, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside is available, and they can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.
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