17-year-old girl seriously sexually assaulted in Shropshire
The victim was raped while walking through an alley near Craven Arms train station
Last updated 15th Apr 2021
A 17-year-old girl has been raped in Shropshire.
Police were called at 1.43am this morning (Thursday 15 April) after reports the victim had been attacked while walking through an alley near Craven Arms Railway Station.
It's it happened around midnight after the victim got off of a train from Ludlow.
Police say there are a significant number of officers investigating the incident and they're carrying out enquiries within the area.
Shrewsbury Detective Inspector Dafydd Jones said: “We understand incidents such as this are extremely concerning to the community and we would like to reassure the public that we are following every line of enquiry.
"There will be an increased number of patrols in the area while the investigation continues."
Anyone with information is being urged to call police on 101 or to report it on the West Mercia Police website.
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