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Police Step Up Ironbridge Rape Investigation With Video Appeal and Patrols

Detectives urge residents to share dashcam or CCTV from Beech Road, Woodside Avenue, Newcomen Way during the Christmas Eve morning timeframe.

Overview

  • West Mercia Police released a video appeal one month after the attack, saying enquiries remain ongoing.
  • Officers increased visible patrols and began door-to-door enquiries in Ironbridge to gather information and reassure residents.
  • Investigators are seeking a man described as white, around 5ft 10in, with short dark hair, last seen in dark jeans and a black coat.
  • The victim, a woman in her 20s, was raped in woodland off Beech Road on December 24 between 9:45am and 11:25am.
  • Information can be sent to Telford CID at telfordCID@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident 328i of January 19, 2026, or reported anonymously via Crimestoppers.