POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a report of a rape in city centre toilets.

Officers say the incident happened in the men's toilets in the Crowngate Bus Station at around 4.15pm on Monday, November 8.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested and released under investigation.

West Mercia Police wants to hear from anyone who used the male toilets between 4pm and 4.30pm and may have seen an altercation or anything unusual.

Detective inspector Ed Slough said: "We understand that incidents of this nature cause concern in the local community and would like to reassure people that they are extremely rare.

"Our local policing teams are conducting additional reassurance patrols in the area whilst investigations continue."

Anyone with information is advised to contact the police on 101 quoting incident number 506i of November 8.

You can also visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/.

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers.

It is 100 per cent anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or I.P address.

You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.