The man officers would like to speak to (Credits: Merseyside Police)
An urgent hunt for an attacker has launched after a schoolgirl was raped in busy city centre gardens.
She was attacked on Friday, April 12 in the St John’s Gardens in Liverpool at about 1.50am.
When officers attended the gardens just before 2am, they found the teenager who had been assaulted by an unknown male.
The girl is being supported by specially trained officers.
Now detectives have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.
CCTV image of the man who could help with the investigation (Credits: Merseyside Police)
The man was urged to get in touch with the police (Credits: Merseyside Police)
They believe he could assist with the investigation into the distressing incident.
Detective Inspector Carla Cross urged anyone who might recognise him to get in touch with Merseyside Police.
She said: ‘Our enquiries remain ongoing and we have issued CCTV images of a man we believe could assist us.
‘We would encourage the man, or anyone who recognises him, to contact us as a matter of urgency.
‘It is important that people who live, work and socialise in Liverpool city centre feel safe and we will hope that our high visibility patrols will assist with that.
‘I would always encourage members of the public to engage with our officers and report any suspicious or unusual activity so we can take immediate action.’
Anyone with information which could assist the probe is asked to DM @MerPolCC or call 101.
Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 and quoting reference 24000333447.
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