Detectives speak out to reassure community as Bridgnorth rape investigation continues
Detectives investigating a reported rape have spoken out to emphasise how seriously they are taking the case.
It comes after a 20-year-old woman reported that she was raped in Bridgnorth in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The attack is said to have happened on the grassy area of Underhill Road in the town some time between 12.45am and 2.30am and was reported to police later than morning.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with the incident but has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Officers have since been working to identify further persons of interest and released a photo of a person they wanted to speak to in relation to the case.
Detective Sergeant Will Quan, of West Mercia Police, said: “We understand that this incident could be very worrying to the local community and I want to reassure the public that we have been, and continue to take it very seriously.
“We are updating the victim on the progress of our investigation regularly and she is being supported by specially trained officers."
Meanwhile detectives are continuing to appeal for any potential witnesses to come forward, in particular anyone who was in the Ridleys on the River pub on Saturday evening.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers quoting incident number 188i of April 3.
