Police issue re-appeal for witnesses to attack in Market Drayton

The incident happened at about 10.50pm on Sunday 5 April 2015 when the victim, who is in her twenties, was attacked near the junction of Sandy Lane and Sutton Lane in Market Drayton.

She was approached from behind and attacked before managing to struggle free and run off. The woman sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

The woman was wearing a white jumper and dark jeans, she is approximately 5'1" tall, of slim build and has dark hair. She left the Vaults public house in Market Drayton at about 10.50pm and walked alone past the Church and down Kiln Bank road. She then crossed the main road and walked over the bridge. The attack happened near the junction of Sandy lane and Sutton Lane at approximately 10.50pm.

The Offender approached the victim from behind and pulled at victim's upper clothing repeatedly, causing it to rip. The victim managed to struggle free and run off towards the direction of the golf club.

Senior Investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Harding said:

"The motive of this attack is currently unknown but we are working on the basis that it could have been either an attempted robbery or a sexually motivated attack. We are urgently seeking information from the public about this incident and ask anyone who may have seen the victim or anyone else in the area at the time of the offence or has any information which may be relevant to this investigation to come forward with the details as soon as possible."

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is urged to contact Shrewsbury CID on 101 quoting incident number 708 s of 5 April 2015.

Alternatively you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court.