Man arrested following report of sexual assault in Telford
A man was today under arrest after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in Telford town centre.
The incident is thought to have occurred in an alleyway to the rear of Lanyon Bowdler’s, Ladbrokes and Swinton Insurance on Central Square at around 8pm last night.
It has been reported that a woman in her late teens was sexually assaulted as she made her way to the railway station.
A 24-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident is in custody at Malinsgate Police Station.
Officers investigating the incident are keen to speak to anyone who believes they saw or heard anything in the Central Square area of the town centre at around 8pm last night that could be connected to this incident.
It is thought that an individual was heard to ‘wolf whistle’ at around the time this incident occurred and police are particularly keen to trace this individual as soon as possible as they could be a very important witness.
Anyone who believes they may have information that could aid the police investigation into this incident is asked to call police in Telford on 101 or 0300 333 3000, quoting incident number 748S 020913.
Alternatively, please remember that information can also be left anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
