‘Racially aggravated attack’ in UK: Indian-origin woman sexually assaulted, cops release accused’s image

A 20-year-old Indian-origin woman was raped in United Kingdom’s West Midlands which was said to be a “racially aggravated attack” by police. 

On Sunday, the West Midlands Police released a blurry image of the accused to identify urgently. 

“We were called just after 7.15pm on Saturday to concerns for the welfare of a woman in distress in the street,” said police.

“Officers established that she had been raped and assaulted at a nearby property by a man she did not know. She is now being supported by our officers following the attack, in the Park Hall area of Walsall,” the added.

The attacker is described as white, in his 30s, with short hair, and was wearing dark clothing. 

CCTV image released by police:

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police via 101 or Live Chat, quoting log 4027 of 25 October.

Det Supt Ronan Tyrer, who is overseeing the investigation, said, “This was an absolutely appalling attack on a young woman, and we are doing absolutely everything we can to arrest the person responsible.”

“We have teams of officers recovering evidence and building a profile of the attacker so that he can be brought into custody as soon as possible,” he added.

“While we are following multiple lines of enquiry right now, it’s vital that we get to hear from anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time.”

“We have been speaking to people in the community today to listen to and understand their concerns, and there will be an increased policing presence in the coming days,” said police.