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Merseyside Police Welcome Sentencing of Formby
Man for Indecent Assault
STEPHEN Crosby, 63, Formby, was sentenced to 5 years in
prison after being found guilty following a trial of 1 count of indecent assault
which took place in February 2000 when he was working as a doctor. Crosby denied
the offence and was convicted at Liverpool Crown Court and sentenced, on
Tuesday, 18 October 2016. Detective Constable Tracy O’Hara said:-
"Merseyside Police takes every report of sexual offences extremely seriously,
whether or not they are recent, and has dedicated officers within the force’s
Unity Team who are specially trained to both thoroughly investigate allegations
and make sure that those reporting them are properly supported. I would like to
take this opportunity to reassure anyone who has suffered a sexual offence that
if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will deal with
you sensitively and make sure that reports are properly and thoroughly
investigated. People can call Officers in the Force's specialist Unity Team on:-
0151 777 1382. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously,
on:- 0800 555 111." |
