The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been opened for members of the public to pass on information after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Nunnery Wood on Tuesday (10 November).
Police were called to the scene around 8.15am following a report that the victim had fled from the suspect, who we believe to be a teenage boy aged between 16 and 18. The suspect was described as mixed race or Asian and was wearing all black.
The victim was sexually assaulted as the suspect attempted to rape her.
She had been walking along a footpath through the woods, between Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Nunnery Wood High School when the attack happened.
Officers have been in the local area during the recent days, carrying out enquiries and high visibility patrols.
Detectives in the Major Investigations Unit (MIU), who are now running the investigation, have opened the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) – a dedicated reporting platform for serious and major enquiries. The team is asking anyone who has information that may help with the investigation, including images or footage, to submit it through the Public Portal.
In particular, police are keen for any dashcam footage in the vicinity of the Countryside Centre Car Park, Wildwood Drive, A440 near to KFC between 8am and 8.30am on Tuesday.
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher from the MIU said: “A team of dedicated detectives from the MIU are now running the investigation and have been continuing to develop several lines of enquiries.
“Local bus companies have been contacted to gather dashcam and CCTV footage from the vehicles which were in the vicinity at the time of the incident.
“As part of enquiries, officers have also been conducting house-to-house enquiries and gathering ring doorbell footage and CCTV from the area to progress the investigation.
“We have also already received several reports from members of the public following our appeals, which will further our lines of enquiries, and we thank everyone for getting in touch and sharing the appeal.
“Our appeal for information is continuing, and you can now report directly via the MIPP which has been set up specifically for this investigation.”
Safer Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Dan Pilkington said:
“We understand the feeling of concern and uneasiness that this incident has brought to parents, teachers and the wider local community, and we are keen to keep you informed as the investigation continues.
“Enquiries are continuing to develop as our investigation team works to identify a suspect. These enquiries have been extensive, and we are leaving no stone unturned.
“Visibility patrols will continue this week and into next, specifically around the relevant school times. We do encourage anyone with any concerns or information to speak to an officer.
“The victim and her family continue to be supported by specialist trained officers and will be kept updated throughout the investigation.
“We thank nearby residents for their cooperation as the investigation unfolded and extend our appreciation for their understanding and support with our investigation.”
Report information via the Major Incident Public Portal Public Portal.
Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers
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