Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Oswestry released on bail

A man who was arrested on suspicion of rape in a Shropshire market town has been released on bail.

The man in his 20s was held in custody over the August bank holiday weekend in connection with a reported rape in Oswestry.

It is alleged a female victim was attacked in an alleyway adjacent to Leg Street in the town centre at approximately 4.30am on Saturday (August 29).

The alleyway, known as Star Passage, was cordoned off by police at the weekend, but the cordon had been taken down on Monday.

On Tuesday a West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “The man arrested has been released on bail, and enquiries continue.”

Detective Sergeant Jane Harding of West Mercia Police said: “We are in the early stages of this investigation.

“Officers are in the area as enquiries continue and specialist teams are supporting the victim.”

She added: “We would urge anyone with any information to support our investigation to please call me on 01905 973762 or email [email protected]”.