The girl managed to escape and find a member of the public who then called police.

Investigations are continuing into reports of the attempted rape of a teenage girl near a West Midlands school.

West Mercia Police say the incident occurred at around 8.15am on Tuesday morning (November 10) on a footpath between Nunnery Wood High School and the Worcestershire Royal car park.

The victim was reportedly approached by the unknown man in the woods, who then forced her further into the trees, where he attempted to sexually assault her.

The girl managed to escape and find a member of the public who then called police.

The suspect is described by police as a mixed-race teenager - believed to be between 16 and 18 years of age - and was wearing all black.

Police say they are “continuing to provide a visible police presence around Nunnery Wood” and that “extensive enquiries have been ongoing to identify a suspect.”

Safer Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Dan Pilkington added: “A significant number of officers were sent to the area and completed searches of woods and surrounding areas. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspect, who was described as mixed race or Asian, a teenager - believed to be between 16 and 18 years of age - and was wearing all black.

“Officers will be continuing to carry out enquiries, collating CCTV to progress the investigation and will be providing a visible presence in the area.

“We thank local residents for their cooperation yesterday and extend our appreciation to the public for getting in contact with us and sharing our appeal.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 quoting the reference 78i of 10 November.