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Woman sexually assaulted in back of a Southport 'taxi'


Victim thought she was being driven home when the car stopped and the driver got in the back and assaulted her

A woman was sexually assaulted in a car in Southport after a night out with a friend.

The 30-year-old victim and a friend got in a car they believed to be a taxi after leaving the Fox and Goose pub in Cable Street at about 2.05am on Wednesday, February 4.

It is believed the vehicle, described as a dark-coloured saloon car with an illuminated taxi sign on the roof, was parked on Cable Street between 1am and 2.05am. It then reversed out onto Nevill Street and continued toward the monument on Lord Street .

After the 30-year-old’s friend was dropped off at her home, the driver took the woman to her street and stopped before reaching the house. He then got into the back of the vehicle where he sexually assaulted her.

The woman then managed to get out of the car and run away.

The male driver is described as white, bald, in his 40s or 50s, and clean shaven with long teeth.

Officers are appealing for anyone who might have any information about this incident to come forward, particularly anyone who may have seen the car outside the pub.

Detective Constable Rose Aitken, from Sefton CID, said: "Although the victim wasn’t hurt, she was left extremely distressed by her ordeal.

"I’d like to appeal to anyone who may have seen anything to contact us. We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who might have seen the vehicle described in the area of Cable Street, as they could have vital information that could help our investigation.

"Incidents of this nature are, thankfully, rare and allegations of sexual assault are dealt with by specially trained officers.

“Anyone using taxis should be aware that genuine taxi drivers will display their identity and official licence plates. In addition, private hire vehicles will not accept fares direct from the street – all journeys should be booked in advance using an operator.”

Anyone who recognises the description of the man or the car, or has any information about this incident is urged to call Sefton CID on 0151 777 3059 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/news/ ... rt-8588845

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Southport man accused of being 'taxi driver' who carried out a sex attack


Woman, 30, got into a car she thought was a taxi with her friend before allegedly being assaulted

A 59-year-old Southport man has appeared in court charged with carrying out a sex attack.

Ian Charles Grassick, of Staveley Road, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 30-year-old woman after she got in the back of a vehicle she thought was a taxi.

The woman and her friend got into the car after leaving the Fox and Goose pub on Cable Street in the resort at about 2.05am on Wednesday, February 4.

She was allegedly assaulted after the friend had been dropped off at her home.

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “Merseyside Police can confirm a 59-year-old man was charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in Southport on Wednesday, 4 February.

“At approximately 3am, police were called to a report of a sexual assault in a car.

“The 30-year-old victim and a friend had got in the vehicle after leaving the Fox and Goose pub in Cable Street at about 2.05am on Wednesday.

“Ian Charles Grassick, of Staveley Road, Southport, has been charged with sexual assault.”

Grassick appeared in South Sefton Magistrates’ Court earlier today.

He was released on conditional bail to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, June 8.

In an earlier witness appeal, Detective Constable Rose Aitken, from Sefton CID, said the victim had been left “extremely distressed”.

She said: “Although the victim wasn’t hurt, she was left extremely distressed by her ordeal.

”Incidents of this nature are, thankfully, rare and allegations of sexual assault are dealt with by specially trained officers.”

source: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liv ... xi-8610776

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

Sexual assault by perv in his own car. Just doesn't have the same ring, does it?

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Neither does 'woman gets in to a strangers car and is sexually assaulted' have the same shock value

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

He is a Sefton taxi diver

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

Not for much longer.

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Grandad,

is he?

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

was then.

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!

he was a taxi driver at the time of the incident?

and has since been suspended?

or was he off duty at the time and in his own car?

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

he was a taxi driver at the time of the incident?

and has since been suspended?

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Justice for the 96. It has only taken 27 years...........repeat the same lies for 27 years and the truth sounds strange to people!