Police investigating New Year's Day rape in Telford

The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday, January 1, but was only reported to the police on May 5.

The victim was walking along the footpath between Viewland Drive and Horton Wood roundabout in the Trench area when she was attacked..

Detective Sergeant Ian Rutherford of Telford CID said: "I appreciate that the incident happened a number of months ago, but we are asking anyone to come forward if they heard or saw something that they thought nothing of at the time.

"Following the report to us we have launched a full investigation. As part of our enquiries we are now eager to hear from anyone that may have seen a man acting suspiciously in the area, or who may have spoken to the victim, who is now receiving specialist support from officers.

"I understand that crimes such as this can be upsetting and alarming for the local community and I would like to reassure you that incidents like this are rare in the area."

Information can be given to West Mercia Police by calling 101 and quoting incident number 142s of May 5. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org