Police are investigating reports of a rape in Craven Arms.
Officers were called at 1.43am this morning with reports that a 17-year-old girl had been attacked while walking through an alley near Craven Arms Railway Station. They believe the offence happened around midnight after the victim got off of a train from Ludlow.
A scene guard is in place while the investigation is ongoing.
West Mercia Police 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 and that there will be an increased number of patrols in the area while the investigation continues. Please be assured there are a significant number of officers dedicated to this investigation and the scene guard will be in place overnight while they carry out searches and make their enquiries.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting reference 024i of 15 April.
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