Police investigating rape in Shropshire release CCTV of man

Officers say the man may be able to help with their enquiries

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 1st Feb 2022

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they'd like to speak to, following reports a woman was raped in Shropshire.

It happened when the woman - in her 40s - was walking down an alleyway on New Street, Wellington at about 1.30am on Saturday 29 January.

Officers believe the man seen in the footage could help with their investigation.

Detective Constable Chris Smith of West Mercia Police said: “A full investigation was launched after we received this report in November. As part of the investigation we are now turning to the public for your help in identifying this man, who was captured on CCTV in the area, and may be able to help us.

“We understand that this incident could be very worrying to the local community; I want to reassure you that we have been, and continue to, take it very seriously. We are updating the victim on the progress of our investigation regularly and she is being supported by specially trained officers.”

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