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Man arrested after 16-year-old girl attacked in Telford

A 16-year-old girl was was sexually assaulted on Southwater Way in Telford earlier this month and police have now arrested a man on suspicion of rape.

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The assault happened in an alleyway between Mimosa Restaurant and the Mecca Bingo in the early hours of January 3.

A 19-year-old man from Telford has been arrested on suspicion of rape and bailed to return to Malinsgate Police Station on February 26.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 0252s of January 3 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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