Worcester Woods attempted rape police investigation, Digi Mart USA News (Worcester, England): A teenage girl escaped an attempted rape in a woodland in Worcester on the morning of November 10 after an unknown youth forced her into the trees, according to West Mercia Police.
Police said they received a report at around 8.15 a.m. that a teenager wearing all black had attempted to sexually assault a girl in Nunnery Wood.
The girl managed to escape and found a dog walker, who then called police.
The suspect is described as mixed race and is believed to be between 16 and 18 years of age. He has not yet been found.
Safer Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Dan Pilkington said the incident would undoubtedly cause concern among parents and the community, and that police are treating it with the utmost seriousness. He said the victim will continue to be supported by specialist officers throughout the investigation.
A significant number of officers were deployed to the scene and remain in the area as searches and enquiries continue. Police are also speaking with the headteacher of a nearby school to offer support and reassurance to pupils and parents.
Officers were immediately sent to the scene and continue to search the area for the suspect. Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the attack to come forward, particularly if they saw anyone matching the description or have CCTV or dashcam footage that may help with enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 78i of November 10.
