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Ellen Kirwin

Faces of eight people police want to speak to immediately

Police want to speak to these eight people about crimes across Merseyside and Cheshire.

Images and video have been published by both Merseyside police and Cheshire police in a bid to help solve active investigations.

The incidents range from a woman who was raped at Liverpool Lime Street to a Just Eat delivery driver who was bitten outside McDonald's by a vicious dog.

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While all of the appeals have been issued within the last month, some relate to crimes that happened from November 2021.

Here we've rounded up some of Merseyside Police's most recent appeals.

Police are urging the public to come forward if they have any information about the people pictured.

Man police want to trace as Lime Street rape investigation launched

Images released in connection to rape investigation near Liverpool Lime Street station (British Transport Police)

Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Liverpool city centre.

The woman, 18, said that just after 2am, on Sunday, February 6, she was taken into an enclosed area, on Back Commutation Row, outside of Liverpool Lime Street train station.

She said her attacker, who was not known to her, assaulted and raped her before leaving the area.

Officers have shared CCTV images of the man that they would like to speak to in connection to the rape.

They would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the assault.

Detective Inspector Granville Sellers said: "This is an extremely disturbing incident that occurred in central Liverpool at a time when many people were in the area.

"I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time or anyone that witnessed anything suspicious to get in touch with us as soon as possible."

Man forced to spend £9k after replying to Instagram message

The man was blackmailed after answering a job advert (Merseyside Police)

A man was driven around and forced to buy a MacBook and four iPhones after answering an Instagram message he thought was from a potential employer.

The victim was threatened and coerced into purchasing the electrical goods after answering a message pretending to be a job advert.

The 21-year-old victim, from Sefton, met two men outside Yates pub by Queens Square bus station on Sunday, November 28.

Then between 12.30pm and 3.10pm he was taken by the suspects around different shops in Liverpool city centre to buy four iPhones on credit.

He was then told to drive to Aintree Retail Park to purchase a MacBook.

Detectives from Merseyside Police have issued a CCTV image of a man who could assist with their enquiries.

A 25-year-old man from Maghull attended a voluntary interview at a police station - but officers have now released the image of a man they believe could assist with their enquiries.

Woman's arm broken as man repeatedly kicks her in street

Police have released CCTV video footage after a woman had her arm broken in a "violent" attack in Liverpool city centre.

The victim was on Sir Thomas Street, on Wednesday, December 29, when she got into an argument with another woman at around 12.45am.

A man who was with the woman then attacked the victim and repeatedly kicked her.

The woman was rushed to hospital after the assault to receive treatment for a fractured arm. She later required surgery for her injuries.

Officers believe that the two people may have more information about the assault.

Just Eat delivery driver bitten by dog outside McDonald's

CCTV appeal after delivery driver bitten by dog outside Page Moss McDonalds (Merseyside Police)

A Just Eat delivery driver was attacked by a dog as he picked up food from McDonald's in Page Moss.

Merseyside Police described the attack as 'unprovoked' and say the man suffered two significant injuries to his leg from the bite.

A woman who was standing with the dog left the scene after the attack and the driver was taken to hospital for treatment.

Officers are now appealing for information after the incident took place at around 7pm, on Sunday, January 30.

Detectives wish to trace a woman in the CCTV image who they believe has information about the dog attack.

Detective Inspector Lisa Milligan said: "This was an unprovoked incident that has left a man with two significant wounds to his right leg.

"Our officers are working hard to find the owner and the dog involved."

Man punched in the face as he tried to stop pair trying car door handles

A man was hit in the face after confronting two potential thieves trying door handles on cars.

The two men were spotted on CCTV acting suspiciously and trying car door handles on Talbot Road, Ellesmere Port, between 2am and 3am on January 25.

One man spotted the pair and went to confront them, but was then hit in the face.

Cheshire Police said the victim only suffered a reddening to his face but the consequences could have been "devastating".

The force are now appealing for anyone with information or CCTV to come forward.

Teen chased through city centre by gang in terrifying attack

Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could assist with their enquiries following a robbery in Liverpool city centre on Boxing Day (Merseyside Police)

A school boy was attacked and robbed for his coat in Liverpool city centre on Boxing day.

The 15-year-old victim was with another teenage friend when he was approached by a gang of five men in Williamson Square.

He was then attacked as the gang demanded he handed over his coat, at around 3.50pm on December 26.

After handing over his coat he was then chased to St John's Precinct where he was again attacked by the suspects.

The teenager has been left 'very distressed' following the incident.

Detectives have now issued a CCTV image of a man they'd like to speak to about the attack.

They believe the person photographed could assist with their enquiries following the robbery.

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