A charity has offered a £5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a man who raped and assaulted a woman in a Birmingham flat. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 12 March, at a flat in the city centre.
Details of the Attack
West Midlands Police said the woman, aged in her 20s, was raped and sexually assaulted by a man she had met earlier that evening. The attack took place after they went to a flat in the city centre. The man is described as being in his 30s, with short dark hair, and was wearing a dark jacket and jeans at the time.
Detectives have been investigating the incident and have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack. The charity Crimestoppers has now offered the reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator.
Charity's Appeal
Michael Ash, regional manager for Crimestoppers, said: "We are offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information we pass to the police that leads to the conviction of the person responsible for this horrific attack. We understand that people may be reluctant to come forward, but we want to reassure them that we are independent and anonymous. We never ask for any personal details, and we do not take statements or pass on any information that could identify you."
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward, particularly those who may have seen the man in the area or who recognise him from the CCTV images. The investigation is ongoing.
How to Help
Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website. They can also contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 20/174160/23.
