JAILED | A man has today, Wednesday 21 October, been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after being convicted of a rape in #Liverpool. On Saturday 23 November 2024 a woman reported she had been the victim of rape at a property in #Toxteth. Following enquiries, including a CCTV appeal, a man was arrested and charged and today Mohammed Benradi, 27, a Moroccan national, of Hatherley Street, #London, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court for sentencing. Detective Constable Andrew Littler of our specialist Unity Team said: “Benradi is behind bars where he belongs and I hope his sentence will give his victim a degree of closure and allow her to move on with her life. “If you or someone you know has been the victim of a sexual offence, please be assured that we have specially trained officers to guide you through the process.” To report rape or serious sexual assault, call 101 to speak to a specially trained call handler. You can also report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences anonymously here. In Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral, support is provided by Rape and Sexual Abuse centre (RASA Merseyside), who can be contacted at orlo.uk/mtAL0 or on 0151 558 1801. In St Helens and Knowsley, support is provided by the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC - Cheshire and Merseyside) who can be contacted at orlo.uk/JBp2a and on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063. Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) allow victims to get confidential medical, practical and emotional support from specialists. They are listed here. Our Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) campaign to put the voices of women and girls at the heart of our work to tackle VAWG. You can find out more about the campaign here: merseyside.police.uk/vawg.