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Boy, 12, among 11 arrested over assault of woman in Liverpool Boy, 12, among 11 youths arrested over sexual assault in Liverpool
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A 12-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl are among 11 suspected sex attackers arrested over an assault on a woman in Liverpool. A 12-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl are among a gang of 11 teenage suspects arrested over a sexual assault on a woman in her own home.
The 43-year-old was sexually assaulted in her flat in Anfield on 24 September, and on Friday Merseyside police made the first widespread public appeal for help. The 43-year-old was attacked in her flat in Liverpool on 24 September. In its first widespread public appeal for help on Friday, Merseyside police said officers were called to the flat in Ullswater Street, Anfield, at around 4.20pm that day, after paramedics found she had been attacked.
Officers were called to the property at about 4.20pm, after paramedics discovered that the woman had been attacked. Detective Superintendent Tim Keelan said: “The victim has been distressed by her ordeal and is being supported by specialist officers. This was an appalling attack on a woman in her own home and we would urge anyone who has information which could help us bring those responsible to justice to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Tim Keelan said: “The victim has been distressed by her ordeal and is being supported by specialist officers. This was an appalling attack on a woman in her own home and we would urge anyone who has information, which could help us bring those responsible to justice, to come forward.
“It is possible that some of those who were in the flat on the day may have talked to people, including friends or family, about what happened and if they have we would urge them to contact us.”“It is possible that some of those who were in the flat on the day may have talked to people, including friends or family, about what happened and if they have we would urge them to contact us.”
Eleven people, aged between 12 and 19, have been arrested in connection with the attack and released on bail. Of the 11 arrested and since released on bail, 10 are male.
As well as the girl and the 12-year-old boy, there are two 13-year-olds, two 15-year-olds, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old from Anfield; a 15-year-old from Walton, a 13-year-old from Old Swan, and a 19-year-old from Everton.
Anyone with information can contact the specialist police team Unity on 0151 777 1382, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information can contact the specialist police team Unity on 0151 777 1382, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.