Investigation into alleged assault in Wirral field
DETECTIVES have launched an investigation into reports of a sexual assault in a Wirral field.
Police were called on Tuesday night, following reports that a female had been assaulted between 5.45pm and 6.30pm, on Monday, in a field off Birkenhead Road, Meols, near its junction with Hoylake Road.
Merseyside Police said: "The investigation is in its very early stages and specially trained officers are preparing to interview the female and are carrying out house-to-house investigations in the local area.
"The area has been cordoned off to allow for the investigation to take place".
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0151 777 1319 or the Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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