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Victim's jaw is broken in attack

A man suffered a fractured jaw when he was struck on the head by a gang as he walked with a friend in Telford early today. A man suffered a fractured jaw when he was struck on the head by a gang as he walked with a friend in Telford early today. The pair were attacked after a brief exchange with the four men in Market Street, Oakengates, between 2.45am and 3am. Chris Ammonds, for Telford Police, said: "Although his friend managed to escape unharmed, the victim was struck on the head and in the face by what appeared to be a wheel brace during the assault." Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

News|Nov 23, 2007
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Public key to inquiry over body

People living in Telford where a 41-year-old man was found dead on a footpath could be "protecting" the people who robbed him by holding vital information from the police. People living in Telford where a 41-year-old man was found dead on a footpath could be "protecting" the people who robbed him by holding vital information from the police, a leading detective revealed today. Neil Williams, of Calcott, Stirchley, was discovered at the back of Churncote in Stirchley on Friday morning. Detectives believe he was either pounced on by robbers as he was walking home from the pub or thieves rifled through his pockets as he lay helpless on the ground. Detective Inspector John Elcock, said: "People may be protecting others by not coming forward with this information. I cannot believe somebody doesn't know what has happened." Anyone with information can call Telford police on 08457 444 888 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

News|Apr 10, 2007
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Sex assault in street

A woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Wellington, detectives said today. A woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Wellington, detectives said today. The incident is alleged to have taken place in the early hours. Officers from Telford CID said early inquiries had so far established that the woman left the Station Hotel in Wellington at about 1.40am. She believes that she made her way along Market Street and was assaulted during her walk home. Police say it appears that the woman may have lost consciousness during the alleged incident as a member of the public came to her aid and helped her up off the ground. Anyone with information is asked to contact Telford Police on 08457 444 888. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

News|Sep 19, 2008
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Woman escapes hooded attacker

A 22-year-old Shropshire woman was left "extremely shaken" after she managed to fight off a sex attacker who struck in the early hours of the morning. A 22-year-old Shropshire woman was left "extremely shaken" after she managed to fight off a sex attacker who struck in the early hours of the morning. The victim was grabbed from behind and forced to the floor before the culprit attempted to tear at her clothing and underwear. The terrified victim managed to fight the assailant off and then fled towards the safety of a nearby police station. The incident happened on a footpath across fields between Legges Way and Summerhill, Madeley, Telford, at about 1am yesterday. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.

News|Aug 23, 2008
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Woman, 81, defeats street robber

An 81-year-old woman fought off an attacker after he pushed her against a wall in Telford and attempted to pull at her bag as she returned from a lunchtime shopping trip. An 81-year-old woman fought off an attacker after he pushed her against a wall in Telford and attempted to pull at her bag as she returned from a lunchtime shopping trip. The woman was returning home to her home when a man approached her in Sanderville Close, Stirchley. Police are checking through CCTV footage and say the pensioner was not injured during the incident, but has been left "shaken". Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

News|May 8, 2008
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