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Sikh Community Offers £10,000 Reward as Police Hunt Suspects in Racially Aggravated Oldbury Rape

Detectives continue extensive CCTV and forensic inquiries, urging anyone with relevant footage or sightings to come forward.

Overview

  • West Midlands Police say a man in his 30s arrested on 14 September on suspicion of rape has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
  • Officers are seeking two white men, one described as heavy set with a shaved head in a dark sweatshirt and gloves, and another in a grey top with a silver zip.
  • Chief Superintendent Kim Madill called locating the attackers an absolute priority and asked residents to review dashcam or doorbell recordings and submit them via the Major Incident Public Portal.
  • Sikh organisations announced a £10,000 reward and a poster appeal to encourage information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
  • Community concern has grown, with vigils held locally and Preet Kaur Gill MP warning of rising hate incidents as more than 450 Sikh groups press national leaders to address anti‑Sikh hate.