A TEENAGE girl escaped an attempted rape in a woodland in Worcester this morning after an unknown youth forced her into the trees.
West Mercia Police said they received a report at around 8.15am today (November 10) that a teenager wearing all black had attempted to sexually assault a girl in Nunnery Wood.
She managed to escape and find a dog walker, who then called police.
The suspect, described as mixed race and believed to be between 16 and 18 years of age, has not yet been found.
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Safer Neighbourhood 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 upmost seriousness.
"The victim will continue to be supported by specialist officers throughout the investigation.
"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."
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Officers were immediately sent to the scene and continue to search the area for the suspect.
Mr Pilkington said police are keen to hear from anyone who was nearby at the time of the attack.
He said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the attack and may have seen anyone matching the description or have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage, which may help with enquiries."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 78i of November 10.
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