Police investigating a rape in Telford have renewed their appeal for information
Officers investigating a rape which took place in Telford have renewed their appeal for information, asking people who were walking on specific roads on the night of the attack to come forward if they saw something which could aid enquiries.
The rape took place on Saturday 18 July at around 3.30am on Wrockwardine Wood Way, under the bridge between Wombridge Road and New Road.
This weekend marks the three week anniversary of the attack and police are asking people who were out and about in the early hours of that morning to cast their minds back to which routes they took and what they saw.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was walking along Stafford Road, New Road, Wrockwardine Wood Way and Wombridge Road between 2.30am and 4.30am that morning.
DCI Neil Jamieson, who is leading the investigation, said: "I would like to hear from anyone who took any of those routes that night, perhaps on their way home, if they have any information which could assist the investigation. Even if they initially thought that what they observed was probably of no significance, I would still like to hear from them as they could actually have that key piece of information which proves crucial to our investigation.
"I would like to reassure people that a dedicated team of officers are working tirelessly to ensure that this man is caught as soon as possible and brought to justice.
"We are carrying out extensive enquiries, looking through hours of CCTV coverage and conducting searches.
"I would like to thank the community very much for their assistance so far. I also call on anyone who has not yet come forward with information to do so without delay. Please do not leave it up to someone else."
High visibility, dedicated patrols will continue this weekend, with officers out in the Oakengates area, talking to members of the public and seeking further witnesses.
A number of additional officers are working in the area, both investigating this offence and providing reassurance to the local community.
If you have information which will assist in this investigation 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
