Woman assaulted on Telford primary school car park

The 29-year-old woman was assaulted by a man outside Randlay Primary School between 2.40pm and 3pm on Monday, May 23.

West Mercia Police spokeswoman, Terri-Anne Powell said: "We are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to please get in touch.

"The 29-year-old victim was approached by a man, believed to be known to her, on the school car park. He began shouting and gesticulating.

"He is then thought to have thrown an object, described as a cigarette lighter, at the victim.

"The object has struck the victim in the face resulting in a cut to her upper lip. She did not require medical treatment.

"He has then left the scene in a black Honda Civic. Unfortunately, the registration details of the vehicle is unknown.

"This incident occurred at a busy location with parents picking children up from school. If you witnessed the incident you may be able to help officers with their investigation."

A 30-year-old man from Telford has been arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed until Tuesday, June 21.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 431s of Monday May 23. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org