Police issue update after girl 'forced into trees by teen who tried to rape her'

Police have issued a major update in the hunt for a teenager who allegedly tried to rape a schoolgirl in a woodland in Worcester, West Midlands. West Mercia Police confirmed that officers are continuing to maintain a visible presence around Nunnery Wood following the shocking attack at around 8.15am on Tuesday (November 10). The victim was approached by an unknown male in the woods and forced further into the trees before the suspect attempted to rape her. In a new update, the police force confirmed it has now been established that the teenage girl was sexually assaulted during the ordeal. She bravely managed to break free from her attacker and ran to seek help from a member of the public - reportedly a dog walker - who immediately raised the alarm. Police have also updated their description of the suspect, who remains at large. He is now described as mixed race or Asian, aged between 16 and 18, and was wearing all black at the time of the attack.