Overview

• Police received a report just before 5am on 25 July that a man in his 20s was raped on Temple Lane, off Victoria Street in Liverpool city centre.
• The inquiry has included CCTV reviews and witness checks, and the victim is being supported by specialist officers.
• On 27 August, officers released images of a man they believe could assist the investigation and urged him or anyone who recognises him to contact them.
• Information can be shared via @MerPolCC on X, the Merseyside Police website or by calling 101 quoting reference 25000611851; anonymous tips can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
• Detective Constable Alexa Collins described the incident as extremely traumatic and said officers are working to identify the person responsible.