Inquiry on Welshpool sex attack continuing

Investigations were today continuing into an alleged sex assault on a canal towpath in a Mid Wales town.

Police with sniffer dogs attended the scene of the alleged assault in Welshpool between Tesco and the Spar yesterday evening and a police cordon, in place since Sunday night, was removed this morning.

Sian George, Dyfed-Powys Police spokesman, said investigations were continuing and asked anybody with information to come forward.

She said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating and conducting enquiries following an allegation of sexual assault in the area of the canal in Welshpool."

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or 0845 330 2000.