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Woman sexually assaulted in Telford alleyway

A woman was sexually assaulted in a Telford alleyway in the early hours of the morning.

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Charlecote Park. Photo: Google StreetView.

The incident happened between 1.30am and 3am on Saturday, in an alleyway off Charlecote Park in Newdale.

The victim, who is in her 40s, suffered cuts and bruises in the attack.

The attacker is described as mixed race, in his mid 20s, of medium build, with short black hair shaved at the sides.

He was wearing a black hoodie and jeans.

It's thought the attacker was in a vehicle with two other men and a woman before the attack happened.

The vehicle left the area before the incident took place and it is not believed the occupants were involved/. However, police are keen to speak to them or anyone with any information.

Superintendant Tom Harding of West Mercia Police said: "This was clearly a distressing incident for the victim and we have specially trained officers offering her support at this time.

"Officers will be in the area both to offer reassurance and to carry out enquiries.

"We would ask anyone who has any information that can help with our enquires to get in contact with us, in particular we would like to speak to the two men and woman in the vehicle seen in the area beforehand as they may be key witnesses to our investigation."

Police are urging anyone with any information to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 425S 200518.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org