MAN CHARGED AFTER WOMAN REPORTEDLY RAPED IN LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE
A MAN has been charged following a report that a woman was raped in Liverpool city centre.On Saturday, November 29 officers received a report that a woman in her 40s had been raped at an address in Liverpool city centre.
The victim is receiving support from specialised officers.
Dean Healey, 49, of James Street, Liverpool, has been charged with rape of a woman aged 16 years and over.
He appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court today (Monday, December 1).
Detective Sergeant Chris Maher said: “We reach out to all survivors of rape and other serious sexual violence to come forward and speak to us.
We are here when you are ready and will provide you will all the support necessary.
“We are committed to making safer spaces for women and girls and will relentless pursue those who perpetrate these heinous crimes against members of our community.
We work closely with partner organisations such as Victim care Support Service, RASA and RASASC who are there to provide essential emotional support throughout.” To report a sexual offence call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Support is available through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Victim Care Merseyside service, Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside (0151 558 1801), and Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside (01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063).