Police launch investigation into alleged sex assault under Shrewsbury railway bridge
An investigation is underway after reports of a sexual assault under a railway bridge in Shrewsbury.
The assault is alleged to have happened at about 3.50pm on Monday under the bridge on Old Coleham, near Asda.
The suspect, a male, left on foot in the direction of Old Potts Way towards Asda, and it is believed he may have tried to climb the railway embankment.
He is described as a 6ft tall white male with dark hair which is short on the back and sides and longer on the top. He was wearing a dark green/blue short-sleeved t-shirt and baggy blue jeans.
A spokeswoman for West Mercia Police said officers have launched an investigation.
She said: "Police were called on Monday to a report of a sexual assault in Shrewsbury.
"The incident took place at around 3.50pm under the railway bridge on Old Coleham.
"Investigations are ongoing."
Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen anything unusual to get in touch. They are also keen to hear from anyone who was driving on Old Potts Way at the time and may have dash-cam footage.
Anyone with any information is asked to visit westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about quoting incident 464 of 15 November, or to call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Visit crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.
