Local rape and sexual assault support group says ‘nine out of 10’ survivors report similar experiences

Merseyside police have apologised after an officer deterred a woman from pursuing a sexual assault complaint by saying that because there were no witnesses or CCTV “there will be no realistic prospect of a prosecution”.

The letter, seen by the Guardian, was sent last month by a detective sergeant before the complainant had been interviewed by officers.

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