Police investigate serious sexual assault in Wellington

An 18 year-old woman was assaulted on the platform at Wellington Railway Station some time between 1am and 2.45am on Friday.

A further assault took place between Albert Road, the footbridge over Whitchurch Drive and then on a footpath, which leads to the Leegomery estate near to Grainger Drive.

The victim was carrying a bag containing some items of clothing, which were reported missing following the incident.

Police are eager to trace the clothing and the bag it was contained within.

Officers also want to hear from members of the public with information about the assaults.

Detective Inspector Mike Nally, who is leading the investigation, said: "The victim was carrying a Co-Op carrier bag which contained a long red dress with a round neck and is described as having short sleeves and a pair of dark brown snakeskin shoes with a high heel, size seven.

"At some point during the incident taking place, the victim left the bag and police are eager to trace the bag or any of its contents.

"If you were in the area of Wellington Train Station or walked along the footbridge over Whitchurch Drive or the dirt track which leads to the Leegomery estate near to Grainger Drive and came across the carrier bag or its contents then we would really like to hear from you.

"As part of the investigation it is vital we recover these items.

"We would also urge any witnesses to the assaults to come forward. If you live in the area and heard anything unusual or a disturbance of some kind then please contact us.

"We also want to hear from you if you were out and about and saw the victim or the offender."

The victim is being assisted by family, friends and specially trained police officers.

The assailant is described as a mixed race male aged in his late teens/early twenties. He is described as being around 6ft tall.

Telford Police can be contacted on the new non-emergency number 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.