COPS have launched a probe after a woman was allegedly raped near a graveyard in broad daylight on Christmas Eve.
The victim, aged in her 20s, was reportedly attacked in woodland in Telford, Shropshire, between 9.45am and 11.25am.
The woman, in her 20s, was allegedly raped near the graveyard in Telford
West Mercia Police said the alleged attack occurred near Castle Green Cemetery in Ironbridge.
Reports of the rape were received on Monday, with officers now keen to identify the suspect.
Detective Constable Victoria Periton said: “I understand that this news may be unsettling for the local community.
“Please be assured that we’re treating the incident incredibly seriously and are following all lines of enquiry.
“Officers are working hard to identify the suspect.
“We ask anyone who was in the area on Christmas Eve between 9.45am and 11.25am, or may know who the suspect is, to contact us immediately.
“I would ask people not to speculate, and we’d encourage anyone with any concerns to speak to officers.
“The victim is being supported by specialist trained officers.”
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