West Mercia Police are searching for a suspect after a teenage girl was forced deeper into woodland during an attempted rape in Worcester. The incident was reported at around 8.15am today after the girl was approached by an unknown man in the woods at Nunnery Wood in Worcester.
Police said the girl was then forced further into the trees and the man attempted to sexually assault her. The teenager managed to escape and found a dog walker who then called the police.
Police presence at Worcester Woods Country Park
As of 12.30pm today, a large police presence was still in the area surrounding Nunnery Wood at Worcester Woods Country Park. Extensive searches were ongoing to locate the suspect.
The suspect has been described as a mixed race teenager, believed to be between 16 and 18 years old, who was wearing all black.
Officer reassures community
Chief Inspector Dan Pilkington said: "An incident of this nature will undoubtedly cause concern amongst parents and the community, and we want to assure you that we are treating it with the utmost seriousness. The victim will continue to be supported by specialist officers throughout the investigation."
He added: "A significant number of officers were deployed to the scene and remain in the area as searches and enquiries continue. We are also speaking with the headteacher at the nearby school to offer support and reassurance to pupils and parents."
Appeal for information
Police are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the attack and may have seen anyone matching the description. Officers also asked for any information, CCTV or dashcam footage that may help with enquiries.
