Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of rape after a woman was attacked near the One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr late Saturday night.
Authorities were first notified of the assault on Walsall Road at approximately 1:50 a.m. Shortly after responding to the initial call, officers received a second report of another woman being assaulted on Aldridge Road near Holford Drive.
Detectives are currently investigating whether the two incidents are related. The suspect was apprehended early this morning at an address in the Birmingham area.
Birmingham Police are urging anyone with information about either incident to come forward. They are particularly seeking any dashcam or mobile phone footage that may have captured the events. Individuals can submit information directly through the police Public Portal at mipp.police.uk, engage via live chat, or call 101 quoting log numbers 218 and 520 of January 18.
In addition to requesting public assistance, the police reiterated their support for victims of sexual assault. They emphasized that help is available for those affected and provided information on resources and organizations that offer support for individuals who may not be ready to speak directly with law enforcement.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community,” a police spokesperson stated. “If you have any information that could assist in our investigation, please reach out to us.”
For more information on support services available to victims of sexual assault, please visit the Birmingham Police website or contact local support organizations.
