Teenage boy charged with sexual assault, attempted rape and assault by beating in Telford
A teenage boy has been charged with nine sexual assaults, two attempted rapes and assault by beating in Telford.
The 13-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Kidderminster Youth Court on Tuesday (January 24) where he was remanded into custody.
Between Thursday 15 December last year and Thursday 19 January 2023, West Mercia Police received five reports from women and girls aged between the ages of 16 and 34.
Police said the women and girls had been sexually assaulted in and around Hadley and Leegomery.
If you or someone you know is affected by the issues raised in this article, you can get help by contacting:
Voluntary organisations, such as Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Male Survivors Partnership.
24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247.
The Rape Crisis national freephone helpline on 0808 802 9999 (12 to 2.30pm and 7 to 9.30pm every day of the year).
A hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department. A doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery.
A genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic, a contraceptive clinic, young people's service.
Call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online, the police, or dial 101. In an emergency, dial 999.