Teenage girl assaulted by man with a bladed object in Telford
Police in Telford are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was struck on the arm with a bladed object in whilst walking in Trench.
The incident happened yesterday, Tuesday 25 August, at around 2pm on a footpath leading to Stratford Park, near to Territorial House on Trench Road.
The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was walking along the footpath when a man approached from the opposite direction. As they passed, he struck her on the arm with a small bladed object. The victim sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention.
Following the incident the suspect made off in the direction of the footpath that leads to Horton Wood industrial estate. He is not believed to be known to the victim.
The offender is described as white, of a skinny build and about 6ft tall. At the time of the incident he was wearing black Adidas tracksuit top and bottoms.
PC Iain McIntosh, the investigating officer, said: "We are taking this incident very seriously and are eager to hear from anyone who witnessed the assault or any suspicious activity in the area at the time."
If you witnessed the incident or saw a man matching the above description please call police on 101 quoting incident 358 of Tuesday 25 August.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, via 0800 555 111 or on their website
