Lancashire Police charge Leyland man Steven Cafferky with sexual assault in Blackpool
A man from Leyland has been charged with sexual assault after a woman was attacked in Blackpool this week.
Lancashire Police said a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Montpelier Avenue in the resort at around 4am on Monday.
A 42-year-old man from Leyland was arrested and has since been charged with sexual assault.
Steven Cafferky, 42, of Fernleigh, Leyland, was remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates Court today.
A police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a sexual assault on Montpelier Avenue at around 4am on Monday (January 12).
“It was reported that a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted.
“A 42-year-old man from Leyland was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
“Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Steven Cafferky, 42, of Fernleigh, Leyland was charged with sexual assault and was remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates Court today.
“We know this may be concerning to hear about, but we want to reassure you that our investigation remains underway and you may see our officers carrying out their duties in the area.”
Witness appeal
A police spokesperson added: “Although someone has been charged, our enquiries are very much ongoing, and anyone with information or footage to assist those enquiries is asked to contact us on 101 quoting log 0114 of 12th January.
“We’re particularly keen to speak to a potential witness, who may have been riding a pushbike on Redbank Road at around 3:45am. We want to make it very clear they are solely being treated as a witness and are not in any trouble.
“As someone has been charged and legal proceedings are ongoing we have taken the decision to disable comments on this post to minimise any potential risk to future proceedings.”