Telford police appeal for information on sexual offence which took place last December
Police officers in Telford are today appealing for specific information about an item of clothing that relates to a serious sexual assault that occurred late last year.
The appeal relates to an offence that occurred in the early hours of Friday 16 December 2011.
On that date an 18 year-old woman was assaulted on the platform at Wellington Railway Station some time between 1am and 2.45am.
A further assault then took place in Wellington town centre, a short walk from the station.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with this incident and he is currently on police bail while the investigation continues.
Detective Inspector Mike Nally, from CID at Malinsgate Police Station, is asking people to take a look at the image of a pair of leggings he has released today as he is keen to know their history.
Det Insp Nally said:
"The distinctive leggings shown in the picture were being worn by the victim on the night this assault took place.
"These leggings were brought from the Red Cross charity shop in Oakengates either late in November or early in December last year and we are extremely keen to trace the previous owners of the leggings, or the person who donated them to the shop, in the days or weeks prior to that.
"I would like to stress that the person who donated the leggings to the shop is in no way linked directly to the sexual assault, but tracing them could be a very important part of our investigative process.
"I would ask the person who donated the leggings to the shop to come forward and speak to us as soon as possible.
"Anyone who believes they may have information about the leggings shown in the image released today is asked to contact the police on 101 or 0300 333 3000.
"Alternatively, Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you'd rather pass on information without getting directly involved yourself."
