'I was frightened by comments made over woman's march' - Shock over abuse by online trolls from Shropshire

The 45-year-old public servant was one of more than 60,000 people to take part in the march, one of dozens held across the world to mark women's rights on the first full day of office for President Donald Trump.

It was the second largest outside of the USA, only behind London.

Sarah posted images of the march on her Facebook account and received messages referencing rape and domestic abuse against women for airing her views.

Today she said it would not change the way she uses Facebook to air her political views and asked the men involved to think about the world they were creating for their daughters, girlfriends and mothers.

Men from across the UK commented on Sarah's post but it was particularly attacked by those from Telford, claiming to be part of a group called Men's House.

Sarah said seven from Telford and one from Chirk had been individually identified as being part of the abuse.

She said: "The march was massive and it was heart warming and inspiring to see how many people took part.

"The day after I posted some pictures on Facebook and, as I often do with more political posts, I made it public.

"Out of nowhere it attracted comments from men, seemingly from the UK."

Sarah said she had no links with the men and believes they found her post by searching for posts about the marches.

She had no knowledge of Telford before seeing the posts.

She added: "I was quite shocked, I thought who has the time to search the internet for posts and write these things?

"It isn't something I have experienced before.

"I may have had the odd comment from someone linked to a friend but nothing like this. I was upset, I was a little frightened and also sort of inspired to take further action.

"I felt vindicated, this is why we marched."

Sarah deleted many of the most offensive posts, but they included images describing rape and domestic violence.

She said: "Some were just sexist, saying make me a sandwich or get back in the kitchen.

"But some were saying get raped. Awful stuff like that."

Sarah and her friends took time to make notes of as many details of the men as possible.

Some of them have since sent copies of the messages to their friends or employer to highlight their behaviour online.

But she said she has not reported the problem to the police, saying she has little confidence it would make much difference given the cross-continental divide. She said: "I have had a lot of people messaging me asking if I am all right because they have seen the post but also a lot of people saying it has made them upset.

"For people who have been victims of assault or harassment, it can be very triggering."

Sarah has since put a warning on the post but says it will not change the way she talks about her views on social media.

She said she may hide the particular post to prevent others being upset by it.

"I know some men may think it is fun and games, but it isn't fun, it is quite frightening," she said.

"Some of them had daughters, girlfriends, they definitely had mothers.

"I would ask them what kind of world they are creating for their friends family and loved ones?" The Women's March took part at locations around the world. In London, about 100,000 people are believed to have taken part, marching from the US embassy to Trafalgar Square.

The biggest demonstration took place in the US capital, Washington DC, one of more than 600 rallies that took place worldwide.

TV presenter Sandi Toksvig and Labour MP Yvette Cooper addressed crowds, while London mayor Sadiq Khan was also in attendance.

London organisers announced on stage that between 80,000 and 100,000 women and men had taken part in the rally, but police have not given an independent estimate.

Other UK demonstrations were held in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol.