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Man arrested after ‘secretly filming’ women

A man has been arrested for ‘secretly filming’ women in Liverpool city centre.

Police were called to Slater Street at around 1.40am on Sunday and detained a man on suspicion of voyeurism before taking him to a station for questioning.

The 27-year-old from Bradford has been conditionally bailed pending further enquiries, with conditions preventing him from entering Liverpool city centre.

Jack Woodward, ​Liverpool city centre’s Neighbourhood Inspector, said: “We understand the distress and concern that such incidents cause, and we are alert to all such reports, whether in the city centre or elsewhere.

“The man will be subject to an extensive and thorough investigation and we will continue to support the women who reported the incident.

“If you were in the area and saw a man acting suspiciously in and around Slater Street, or have any information to assist our investigation, please come forward.

“I’m also keen to reassure anyone who may have been targeted in a similar way that we will take all such incidents extremely seriously.

“Always call 999 if you feel in danger and a crime is in progress, and there are also other ways to get information to us if the incident is not happening there and then.

“Tackling Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) is a priority for Merseyside Police, and it is essential we make our region a safer place for women and girls to live, work and visit, free from harassment, abuse and violence.”

More advice and information is available on Merseyside Police’s website.