More police patrols following attempted rape in Kidderminster
The victim was approached by a man in an alley off Champions Way.
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted rape in Kidderminster.
The incident took place around 7.30pm on Tuesday 28 February 2023 in an alley off Champions Way adjacent to Stourbridge Road.
The victim was approached by a man who said something to the victim before trying to attack her.
The victim was able to break free and go to a place of safety where she called police. She is being supported by our specialist officers.
The man is described as a white man, approximately 6ft1-2’ tall, medium build, with dark hair cut short to the sides and longer on top. He had facial hair, which is described as being stubble length. He wore a white/light grey long sleeve top. It is not known how old he was.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Claire Rees said: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the sexual assault or any suspicious behaviour in this area around the time of the incident to make contact with us.
"We would particularly like to hear from people who were in Champions Way, Stourbridge Road, or surrounding roads around this time or anyone who may have dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage, which might have captured the man fleeing the scene.
"We have increased our patrols in the area and have been conducting areas searches alongside investigating any potential lines of enquiry. Please come forward to us with any information which you think could help our investigation, no matter how small."