Sex assault in street

A woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Wellington, detectives said today.

The incident is alleged to have taken place in the early hours.

Officers from Telford CID said early inquiries had so far established that the woman left the Station Hotel in Wellington at about 1.40am.

She believes that she made her way along Market Street and was assaulted during her walk home.

Police say it appears that the woman may have lost consciousness during the alleged incident as a member of the public came to her aid and helped her up off the ground.

The exact location of the incident is yet to be established. But it is thought to have happened in Market Street or Bridge Road.

Detective Sergeant Billy Scott, from CID in Telford, appealed for people with information about the incident to contact police

"The investigation is at an early stage and we are keen to establish the exact circumstances surrounding this incident.

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in Wellington town centre between 1.30am and 3.30am this morning.

"Anyone who believes that they may have information that could be useful to the investigation is asked to contact Telford Police on 08457 444 888."