Detectives seek witnesses after Telford sex attack
Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses after a serious sexual assault in Telford.
Detectives tonight urged people to come forward as they released a limited description of the man responsible for the attack in Havenwood, Stirchley, on Sunday evening.
A woman in her 20s was walking along the road, just off Stirchley Avenue, at around 9.30pm when she was approached from behind from a man who then sexually assaulted her.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Adrian Jones, from West Mercia Police, said: "As the victim was approached from behind, we have a very limited description of the man who assaulted her.
"We know he was wearing black woollen gloves and has been described as having a very strong, unpleasant body odour.
"I am appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at the time to contact police.
"I would also particularly like to appeal to motorists driving along Stirchley Avenue between 8.30pm and 10.30pm on Sunday, June 25, who may have dashboard camera footage, to come forward.
"I understand how alarming this incident will be for the local community and West Mercia Police takes incidents of this nature very seriously.
"A full and thorough investigation is underway and reassurance patrols are also taking place in and around the local area."
Anyone who has information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 885s of June 25. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
