SCHOOLCHILDREN have been urged not to walk alone after a teenage girl escaped an attempted rape in Worcester Woods.
Nunnery Wood High School and Worcester Sixth Form College have contacted parents, students and staff following the incident at around 8.15am today (November 10).
Nunnery Wood High School headteacher Steve Powell said pupils had been reminded how to keep themselves safe, adding: "We've recommended students walk through well populated routes and not alone."
Police said the girl was forced into trees by an unknown youth dressed in black before she managed to escape and alert a dog walker.
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Mr Powell added: "All parents and carers have been informed about this very serious incident and we have spoken to all students in school, reinforcing ways in which they can keep themselves safe."
"We’ve recommended students walk through well populated routes and not alone."
A spokesperson for Worcester Sixth Form College said: "We have this afternoon communicated with our staff, students and parents."
West Mercia Police confirmed earlier that the teenage girl was forced into the trees by an unknown youth dressed in black, but managed to escape and alert a dog walker, who then contacted police.
The suspect is described as being of mixed race, aged between 16 and 18, and has not yet been located.
A police presence remains in the area as searches and enquiries continue.
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.
"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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