Man arrested on suspicion of Shrewsbury rape is bailed
A man arrested on suspicion of rape after a teenager was found 'unresponsive' in Shrewsbury town centre has been released on bail.
The 17-year-old girl was found on St John's Hill by a member of the public at about 11.30pm on Monday.
West Mercia Police confirmed the man has now been released on police bail while investigations continue.
Detective Inspector Rich Roberts said: “This was clearly an incredibly distressing incident for the girl involved and we have specially trained officers working with her to offer her support.”
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The doorway of Zaza, Johnson & Bath estate agents was taped off by police in the wake of the incident while a car park on the opposite side of the road was also closed until around 10am.
Police officers remained on scene throughout the day.
Anyone with information that could assist police enquiries should ring West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 37s 120219 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
