A woman was reportedly sexually assaulted during daylight hours on Saturday morning in an alleyway on The Tything. The incident occurred between 6am and 8:30am, according to West Mercia Police. The authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of rape, and he is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
The victim is receiving support from specially trained officers, and additional police personnel have been deployed to the area to reassure residents and conduct further inquiries. Detective Inspector Lisa Tibbits assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The police have increased their presence in the vicinity as part of the ongoing investigation. They urge anyone with details to contact them via email at PPUsouth@westmercia.police.uk, referencing incident number 343i of Saturday, May 2. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or through their website at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
