Witness appeal after teenager sexually assaulted
Getty ImagesA 19-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted near an underpass in Telford, Shropshire, police said.
Her attacker, described as white, about 5 ft 9in (175 cm) tall and of an average build, assaulted her on the path between the underpass, near Laburnum Road and Stafford Road.
He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the attack, which happened on Thursday between 15:30 BST and 16:00.
"We understand how an incident of this nature will cause concern for the local community. Extensive inquiries have been ongoing since Thursday to identify the man responsible," said Det Insp Catherine Taylor.
The force appealed for witnesses or anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, to come forward.
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