Appeal for witnesses following sexual assault in Shrewsbury town centre
Police are investigating a sexual assault in Shrewsbury are appealing for witnesses to come forward to assist with their enquiries.
The incident happened at around 3pm yesterday, Monday 30 March, at Shrewsbury Library on Castle Street. A man approached a 16-year-old girl and began talking to her, before putting his hand on her leg.
The incident was reported to police and a man, aged 33, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of sexual assault via touching. He has since been released on police bail as enquiries continue.
PC Ben Summerfield-Davies said: “We understand that incidents of this nature cause concern within the community, and we want to reassure the public that the investigation continues.
"We are appealing for anyone who was in or around Shrewsbury Library at the time and may have witnessed the incident to contact us. Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could assist our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Summerfield-Davies by emailing ben.summerfield-davies@westmercia.police.uk quoting crime number 22/28558/26.
