Runcorn man charged with sex offences

Officers investigating reports of sexual assaults in Runcorn have charged a man in relation to the incidents.

Mohamed Alhadi, of Halton Brook Avenue, Runcorn, was arrested at around 3.15pm on Wednesday 8 May.

The 25-year-old has since been charged with common assault and two counts of inciting a child aged 13-15 to engage in sexual activity by penetration.

Alhadi appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court today (Friday 10 May) and has been remanded in custody to appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on Monday 13 May.

The charges relate to incidents that occurred between 2.40pm and 3.15pm on Tuesday 7 May on the City Fields footpath near to Burger King in Runcorn and on Halton Brook Avenue, Runcorn.

Police Constable Haddon Hunter, of Runcorn Local Policing Unit, said:

"We understand these incidents will have caused considerable concern within the local community, and I hope that these charges will provide some reassurance.

"I’d urge anyone with any concerns or information relating to these incidents to contact us on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk//tell-us quoting IML1817663."

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.