Occupants of car asked to come forward as part of investigation into rape of woman in Telford
Detectives from Telford continue to investigate the rape of a woman which occurred at around 3.30am on Saturday 18 July on Wrockwardine Wood Way, Telford, as she was walking alone having spent the night with friends in Oakengates.
The investigation is concentrating its efforts on the viewing and recovery of CCTV, speaking to local people and witnesses and forensic examination.
It is believed that the victim was followed from Oakengates by a male on foot.
DCI Neil Jamieson, who now leads the investigation, said: "This is a significant investigation into the rape of a woman. I am particularly interested in identifying a male who followed the victim along Stafford Street and New Road away from Oakengates towards the scene of the attack. I would like that person to come forward as we would like to eliminate him from our enquiries.
"I would also like anyone who knows who this person is, or anyone who may know or have information regarding the identity of the attacker to contact West Mercia Police."
A team of detectives dedicated to the investigation are painstakingly viewing a significant amount of CCTV footage, a number of witnesses have been spoken to and forensic experts are examining items linked to the attack.
Police would like to speak to people who were in a car which was seen to stop on Stafford Road, near to the bridge over the A442, between 2.30am and 3.30am on that Saturday morning, with the occupants speaking to a male at that location. It is believed that they may have information which could prove crucial to the ongoing investigation.
The image shows a male who was walking along Stafford Road/Uxacona Way away from the town centre at 03:20hrs during that night. Officers are re-issuing the image this week as they would still like to identify and speak to this individual as he may have witnessed something which could aid the investigation.
If you were in that vehicle or have any information that may help police with their enquiries please call 101 and quote incident 133s of 18th July 2015. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
