16yr old boy arrested on suspicion of rape

A boy has been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was raped in Telford Town Park on Tuesday (6 May).

The incident happened around 7pm in the woodland area near the Visitor Centre.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of rape yesterday (Wednesday 7 May) and remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector Craig Newey from Telford CID said: “Our specially trained officers continue to support the victim and her parents as our investigation progresses.

“Yesterday we arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of rape. He remains in police custody as our enquiries continue, but we are content we are not looking to identify any further suspects.

“We’d like to thank everyone who shared our appeal. We understand how concerning incidents of this nature are and will always take reports as such very seriously, and act accordingly.”