Woman raped near primary school on Boxing Day as police hunt suspect

COPS are on the hunt for a "named suspect" after a woman alleged she was raped on Boxing Day.

Officers have been stationed at the scene, outside a Shropshire primary school, and their investigation is ongoing.

An area on a path just off the Silkin Way in Madeley, Telford, near St Mary's Primary School has been cordoned off by cops.

Witnesses saw a police van on the scene from Tuesday evening through to this morning.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Police are carrying out enquiries after a report a woman had been raped in the vicinity of Silkin Way in Madeley.

"The incident happened around 10pm on Monday, December 26.

"Enquiries are on-going to locate a named suspect.

"Anyone with information that may help police with their enquiries is asked to contact DS Chris Smith by email: chris.smith@westmercia.police.uk (reference: 00524_I_26122022).

"Alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."