Man arrested over ‘racially aggravated’ rape in Oldbury

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape by police investigating reports of a racially motivated attack on a woman in the West Midlands.

The woman, in her 20s, reported being attacked by two men on Tuesday morning near Tame Road in Oldbury.

West Midlands Police said a man in his 30s was detained on Sunday evening and remained in custody.

Ch Supt Kim Madill said: “This is a significant development in the investigation and we want to thank the community for their continuing support.”

She added: “The investigation remains ongoing and we would urge people not to speculate as we work to identify and trace all those who may have been involved.”

Police said the woman was “continuing to receive support as investigations continue”.

The arrest comes hours after members of the Sikh community gathered in protest over the incident.

The victim, who has a right to anonymity, released a public statement through the Sikh Federation (UK) on Sunday.

West Midlands Police previously said it was looking for two men and wanted “to speak with anyone in the area who may have seen” them.

A force spokesperson had said the men made a racist remark during the attack.