Man arrested after rape attempt claim
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman at a Shrewsbury bar. The man was arrested in the town last night by investigating detectives. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman at a Shrewsbury bar. The man was arrested in the town last night by investigating detectives. The woman reported being attacked in the ladies toilet at Montgomery's Tower, the former Bar Med premises, in Lower Claremont Street, on Sunday night. The 20-year-old was badly shaken and upset but otherwise uninjured. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman at a Shrewsbury bar. The man was arrested in the town last night by investigating detectives.
The woman reported being attacked in the ladies toilet at Montgomery's Tower, the former Bar Med premises, in Lower Claremont Street, on Sunday night.
The 20-year-old was badly shaken and upset but otherwise uninjured.
Detective Inspector Mick Homden said today: "I can confirm that a man was arrested last night and is being held in custody at Shrewsbury police station on suspicion of attempted rape. He will be interviewed today."
The arrest followed a police appeal for witnesses.
DI Homden said: "We are still anxious to hear from anyone who has information which might possibly assist the investigation. They should call Shrewsbury CID on 08457 444888 as a matter of urgency. Information can also be given to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111."
The alleged assault happened just after 8.30pm on Sunday. Police said the attacker was white, about 5ft 11ins tall, of small to medium build with straight, dark brown hair.
They said he was wearing a light blue silky-textured jogging style top with a zip up the front and a white stripe along the length of the arms, together with dark blue jeans.