Boy, 12, among 11 youths arrested over sexual assault in Liverpool

Merseyside police launch appeal for witnesses after woman, 43, is sexually assaulted in Anfield home

• Caroline Davies

• The Guardian

Merseyside police say the woman is distressed by her ordeal. Photograph: Don McPhee for the Guardian

A 12-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl are among a gang of 11 teenage suspects arrested over a sexual assault on a woman in her own home.
The 43-year-old was attacked in her flat in Liverpool on 24 September. In its first widespread public appeal for help on Friday, Merseyside police said officers were called to the flat in Ullswater Street, Anfield, at around 4.20pm that day, after paramedics found she had been attacked.
Detective Superintendent Tim Keelan said: “The victim has been distressed by her ordeal and is being supported by specialist officers. This was an appalling attack on a woman in her own home and we would urge anyone who has information which could help us bring those responsible to justice to come forward.