Fresh appeal following sex assault in Telford

A woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Havenwood, Stirchley, at about 9.30pm on June 25.

The woman was walking along Havenwood when she was approached from behind by a man who sexually assaulted her.

The man was described as wearing black gloves and having a very strong, unpleasant body odour.

The distressed woman approached a member of the public for help, who called police.

The victim is receiving specialist support from officers, and police are making house-to-house inquiries.

Detective Sergeant Adrian Jones, of West Mercia Police, said: "We are appealing to the public for information a week after the assault took place.

"The area around Stirchley Avenue was busy with motorists at the time and we continue to appeal to anyone in the Stirchley Avenue, Naird Lane and Havenwood area at the time, or anyone who has dashboard camera footage from that time, to come forward.

"Do you remember seeing anything suspicious? I am appealing to anyone who saw anything, no matter how insignificant they think it may be, to please get in touch."

Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting reference 885s of June 25. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org