Man charged with rape in Liverpool incident

Merseyside Police have charged a man with rape and assault following a report of a sexual assault on a woman in Liverpool. The incident occurred on February 20 at the junction of Vauxhall Road and Leeds Street. The suspect, 24-year-old Kabir Rahmati from Birmingham, has been remanded in custody. He is set to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on March 28. Detective Inspector Jamie Heston emphasized the commitment to tackling sexual violence against women. The police are working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service to ensure justice for victims. Victims of sexual offenses can receive support from trained officers and advocates. Reports can be made to the police, and help is available without needing to make a formal report first. For support, people can contact Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside or the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside. For urgent matters, people should call 999. Other inquiries can be directed to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.