Arrest made in connection with sexual assault in Shrewsbury
A 28 year old man has been questioned in connection with a sexual assault which took place in the early hours of Sunday 7 September.
The man was arrested after West Mercia Police issued an appeal to identify a possible suspect. He was questioned by officers and has been released on bail until Thursday 16 October, pending further enquiries.
The incident occurred shortly after 4am, when the victim was walking along English Bridge in Shrewsbury.
Detective Sergeant David Meyer said “We would like to thank everyone who helped to share this appeal.
“We are still appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of the English Bridge, Wyle Cop and the St Julians Friars area of Shrewsbury during the early hours of Sunday morning. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 176 of 7 September.”
