Police appeal for witnesses following sexual assault in Telford
Police in Telford are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted on Thursday, 28 May.
Between 3.30 pm and 4 pm, on the path between the underpass near Laburnum Road and Stafford Road, a 19-year-old woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man.
The suspect is described as white, around 5’9” tall of an average build and was wearing dark clothing.
Enquiries have been on-going since the incident and officers are now appealing for witnesses.
Detective Inspector Catherine Taylor from the Vulnerability and Safeguarding hub said: “We understand how an incident of this nature will cause concern for the local community. Extensive enquiries have been on-going since Thursday to identify the man responsible.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area on Thursday afternoon and may have seen the suspect in the moments before or after the incident.
“If you were travelling in the area in a vehicle with a dashcam, we would like to see that footage to see if it captures a potential suspect.
“Detectives are continuing with their enquiries, and the public can expect to see an increased police presence.”
If you have any information which may help with the investigation, call West Mercia Police on 01952 214904 or email richard.cowley@westmercia.police.uk.
