A monster raped and sexually assaulted a man in a “horrific attack” on Crosby Beach.
Stephen Elms, of Sandheys Terrace in Waterloo, approached his victim as he was walking down Oxford Road in Crosby around 3:40 a.m. on November 28 last year. The 51-year-old man took the man to the beach where he was raped and sexually assaulted.
Elms then left the scene and police patrols found his victim within walking distance. Merseyside police launched an investigation that found Elm’s van several days after the attack on Thursday, December 2, and arrested him.
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Elms denied the charges in court, but was found guilty by a jury. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison at Liverpool Crown Court today, June 16, plus four years on leave. In a statement, Elm’s victim said he “has found it very difficult to cope and deal with every day” since the attack.
He said: “I am a young man who should start my adult life; instead, I am trapped and this monster has taken away my innocence. I will never be able to forgive him for what he did to me … at this moment I feel knowledge that has been closed “.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Parry said: “We welcome the fact that Elms has been imprisoned for a long time. Elms subjected his victim to a completely horrific attack, the effects of which are still alive today. He continues to receive the specially trained officer support.
“Elms not only subjected him to a horrific attack, but also made his victim stand trial. Fortunately, the jury saw through Elms’ lies and can now consider the consequences of his contemptible actions while behind bars, he likes to praise the victim for the courage he has shown throughout the investigation and trial.
“I hope that the fact that Elms has been imprisoned will allow the victim a little closure and help him rebuild his life. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind anyone who has been sexually assaulted that There is great help and support available for you.
“Here at Merseyside Police we have specially trained officers on our dedicated Unit team who will listen to you and treat you with the utmost sensitivity and compassion. There are also a number of reliable and trusted charities and organizations that will support you from your initial report., directly during the judicial process and beyond.
“You can report a sexual assault complaint by calling 101, where specially trained officers will speak to you, or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In the event of an emergency, always call 999. Merseyside Police, along with three other forces have also been part of a pilot project for a new service to report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offenses online, with the option to report anonymously.
“The new online rape and sexual assault service is now available on the Merseyside Police website here. If you have been affected by any form of sexual violence, assistance is available through the Merseyside victims of the Commissioner of Police and Crime, offered jointly by two registered people.
In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (RASA) Merseyside, available at 0151 558 1801, and in St Helens and Knowsley, the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Center (RASASC) Cheshire and Merseyside, which can Contact 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063.
For anyone who feels or feels insecure in public spaces, the Home Office has launched a pilot service (StreetSafe | Police.uk) (www.police.uk) so that anyone can report anonymously public places where you have felt or felt insecure for environmental reasons). problems, for example, street lighting, abandoned buildings or vandalism and / or due to certain behaviors, such as being followed or verbally abused. Please note: ‘StreetSafe’ is not used to report crimes or incidents.
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