Woman sexually assaulted in Morda
An appeal for witnesses has been made after a woman was sexually assaulted whilst walking in Morda along the B5069 towards Welshpool yesterday.
The 25-year-old woman from Oswestry was walking from Oswestry town centre south on the B5069 in the direction of Welshpool when she was sexually assaulted around one and a half miles outside of Oswestry.
After a struggle she managed to escape and seek help from a nearby house. She was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for treatment.
The incident happened sometime between 2.30am and 3.20am.
The B5069 from the Morda crossroads to the junction with the A483 was closed on New Years Day and for part of today as part of the investigation to assist officers.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 0265s of 1 January 2015.
Alternatively you can give information without giving your name by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by visiting their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
