Woman escapes hooded attacker

A 22-year-old Shropshire woman was left "extremely shaken" after she managed to fight off a sex attacker who struck in the early hours of the morning.

The victim was grabbed from behind and forced to the floor before the culprit attempted to tear at her clothing and underwear.

The terrified victim managed to fight the assailant off and then fled towards the safety of a nearby police station.

The incident happened on a footpath across fields between Legges Way and Summerhill, Madeley, Telford, at about 1am yesterday.

Chris Ammonds, spokesman for Telford Police, said: "The victim has not been physically harmed by this incident but is extremely shaken by it.

"It goes without saying that we are very keen to trace the man that grabbed the victim and she has been able to give us a description of him.

"She describes him as being black, aged between 20 and 35 and around 5ft 8in tall.

"She also believes that he was wearing dark clothing - possibly a tracksuit - and had a hood up over his head.

"Anyone who believes they may have information about this incident is asked to contact officers in CID in Telford on 08457 444 888."

He said that alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.