West Midlands Police have launched a major investigation after a Sikh woman in her 20s was allegedly raped in a racially aggravated attack in Oldbury on Tuesday morning.
Local media reports that the detectives said the woman was assaulted by two white men near Tame Road just before 8.30am.
It is reported that during the attack, the suspects reportedly shouted racist abuse, telling her:
“You don’t belong in this country, get out.”
One man is described as of heavy build with a shaved head, wearing a dark sweatshirt and gloves. The second wore a grey top with a silver zip. Police are appealing for witnesses and have increased patrols in the area.
Chief Superintendent Kim Madill told media officers were “working really hard to identify those responsible” with CCTV, forensic and other enquiries under way. She added:
“We fully understand the anger and worry this has caused. We are doing everything we can to identify and arrest those responsible.”
The attack has sparked fear and outrage among Sikh community groups, who criticised the silence of national politicians.
Labour MP Gurinder Singh Josan described the assault as “truly horrific” and said police were working “extremely sympathetically with the victim at her pace, who has been traumatised by the attack.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101 quoting log 798 of 9 September.
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