Police appeal for witnesses following sexual assault in Shrewsbury
Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault which took place in Shrewsbury on Monday.
The incident took place at around 4pm on Monday 15 November in the underpass beneath the railway arch on Old Coleham.
Police say the suspect, a male, left on foot in the direction of Old Potts Way towards Asda, and it is believed he may have tried to climb the railway embankment.
He is described as a 6ft tall white male with dark hair which is short on the back and sides and longer on the top. He was wearing a dark green/blue short-sleeved t-shirt and baggy blue jeans.
Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen anything unusual to please get in touch. They are also keen to hear from anyone who was driving on Old Potts Way at the time and may have dash-cam footage.
Anyone with any information is asked to visit the West Mercia Police website quoting incident 464 of 15 November, or to call 101.
Alternatively, If you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or I.P address. You can visit crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.
