Group who helped Shrewsbury sex assault victim come forward
Several people who helped a young woman after she was sexually assaulted in Shrewsbury, have come forward to assist the police investigation.
Police issued an appeal for witnesses after an 18-year-woman was found distressed and dishevelled in the town centre during the early hours of Sunday. They believe she was the victim of a serious sexual assault.
Detective Sergeant Robert Mountford said three young men and a young woman who found the victim on Rous Hill, had now come forward in response to yesterday’s witness appeal.
“We were particularly keen to trace this group as they assisted the woman, taking her to McDonald’s on Pride Hill before going on their way.
“I am very grateful for their support and their information will be valuable to our investigation. I am also appealing for anyone else who might be able to assist, to contact Shrewsbury CID on 101 as a matter of urgency.”
Police believe the assault took place between 3am and 4am after the woman had been drinking at venues in the town centre.
“We are trying to establish the exact location but believe she was assaulted by a man between about 3 and 4am on Sunday.
“We want to hear from anyone who may have seen her, either alone or possibly with a man, at around that time. She may well have appeared upset and dishevelled. If anyone spotted anything suspicious which might be connected to this incident, they should contact the police.”
