Boy, 15, arrested over sexual assault in Shropshire

A woman in her 60s was assaulted in Bridgnorth.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 3rd May 2024
Last updated 3rd May 2024

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy after a woman was sexually assaulted in Shropshire.

It happened around 10am on 23 April when the victim, in her 60s, was walking a dog on the footpath near to Oldbury Road and the bypass in Bridgnorth.

She was grabbed from behind and sexually assaulted.

West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information.

They said the victim remembered seeing a potential witness at the time, who was walking two Spaniel dogs.

She is described as a white woman, in her 50s, shoulder length curly hair and wearing a brown long gilet.

Anyone with information that can help with the investigation is urged to contact police.

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