Rape Investigation Underway After Woman Found On Lower Merion Trail

BALA CYNWYD, PA — A rape investigation is underway after a woman was found injured in the Cynwyd Heritage Trail about two weeks ago.

According to Lower Merion Police, a 42-year-old Manayunk woman was found at about 5:46 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 on the trail near the Manayunk Trail Bridge.

A jogger spotted the woman, who was suffering from injuries to her head and body and was exposed to the cold, police said.

Now, police said the woman was unconscious and unclothed when she was found and have described the situation as a forcible rape.

She was taken to Lankenau Medical Center for treatment. Her condition is unknown.

Anyone who may have information related to this incident is asked to call Lower Merion Police at 610-649-1000.

Patch has reached out to Lower Merion Township Police for more information on the incident and investigation and will update the story when additional details are made available.