A MAN has been found not guilty following a rape charge in St Helens.
A reported by the Star earlier this year, detectives charged Christopher Bridgeham, of Millom Grove in Thatto Heath, in connection with an alleged rape of a woman.
Detectives made the charge following an incident in the early hours of November 15, 2022, where a woman reported that she was raped at an address in St Helens.
Following the investigation, Bridgeham, 55, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday, September 12 and was found not guilty.
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Sexual offences support
For anyone concerned about sexual offences, you can report it to police by calling 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Support for victims is also available through the registered charity the Rape and Sexual Abuse appeal Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063 or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside (RASA) on 0151 558 1801. In an emergency, always call 999.
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