Police investigate reports of sexual assault in Telford
Police officers in Telford are investigating after receiving reports that a sexual assault occurred in Stirchley earlier this month. The alleged incident occurred just off Stirchley Lane on Tuesday 7th June.
The incident that has been reported to police occurred sometime between 10pm and 10.30pm as the victim – a woman in her early 20s – made her way through a small wooded area just off Stirchley Lane after a night in the Rose and Crown public house.
The victim states that she was sexually assaulted by a man as she made her way through the wooded area.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and he has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area around Stirchley Lane on the night in question, or who may have seen anything unusual in the Rose and Crown pub prior to 10pm that evening.
Anyone who believes they may have information that could aid this investigation is asked to contact PC 0671 Janet Dorrell in Telford on 0300 333 3000. Alternatively, please remember that Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.
