Police want to speak to this man after teenage girl 'sexually assaulted' in Liverpool city centre
Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information to assist a sexual assault investigation in Liverpool city centre on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2025).
A teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Liverpool city centre at around 6.30pm, the force said. The precise location is unconfirmed but is believed to have been in the area of Liverpool ONE.
The victim managed to get the number 80 bus home where the incident was reported to police, and ‘extensive’ CCTV work has been ongoing since the incident.
Detective Constable Hannah Gough said: "We think that the man pictured could have information to help this investigation, so if you know him, please come forward to @MerPolCC or 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers now with reference 26000001798..
“Additionally, we are keen to speak to a Good Samaritan who assisted the victim in getting onto the bus. She is described as black, with black curly hair, and was wearing light blue jeans/trousers and a coat. If you remember helping a girl onto the 80 bus in the city on New Year’s Eve, please come forward.
“If you have any information about sexual offences, whether it affects you or someone known to you, please be assured that are specially trained officers to support you throughout the investigation.”
To report a sexual offence you can call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.
If you have been a victim of sexual assault or rape, 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. More information is available here.