Second Arrest Made in Connection with Rape and Attack in Perry Barr

%%UKNIP_TAG_0%%Police have made a second arrest following reports of a rape and assault near the %%UKNIP_TAG_1%%One Stop Shopping Centre%%UKNIP_TAG_2%% on Saturday, 18 January.%%UKNIP_TAG_3%% %%UKNIP_TAG_4%%Officers were called to %%UKNIP_TAG_5%%Walsall Road%%UKNIP_TAG_6%% at approximately 1:50 am after a woman reported being attacked. Shortly thereafter, another report was received regarding an assault on a different woman on %%UKNIP_TAG_7%%Aldridge Road%%UKNIP_TAG_8%%, near %%UKNIP_TAG_9%%Holford Drive%%UKNIP_TAG_10%%.%%UKNIP_TAG_11%% %%UKNIP_TAG_12%%%%UKNIP_TAG_13%%Arrests Made%%UKNIP_TAG_14%%%%UKNIP_TAG_15%% %%UKNIP_TAG_16%%This afternoon, a 21-year-old man was arrested at an address in the Birmingham area on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody as investigations continue.%%UKNIP_TAG_17%% %%UKNIP_TAG_18%%Yesterday, a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the same incident but has since been released on police bail.%%UKNIP_TAG_19%% %%UKNIP_TAG_20%%Police are maintaining an open mind as to whether the two incidents are linked.%%UKNIP_TAG_21%% %%UKNIP_TAG_22%%%%UKNIP_TAG_23%%Appeal for Information%%UKNIP_TAG_24%%%%UKNIP_TAG_25%% %%UKNIP_TAG_26%%Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward, particularly those with %%UKNIP_TAG_27%%dashcam%%UKNIP_TAG_28%% or %%UKNIP_TAG_29%%mobile phone footage%%UKNIP_TAG_30%% from the areas around the time of the incidents. Information can be submitted directly via this link: Submit Evidence.%%UKNIP_TAG_31%% %%UKNIP_TAG_32%%Alternatively, contact officers through %%UKNIP_TAG_33%%live chat%%UKNIP_TAG_34%% or call %%UKNIP_TAG_35%%101%%UKNIP_TAG_36%%, quoting log %%UKNIP_TAG_37%%218%%UKNIP_TAG_38%% and %%UKNIP_TAG_39%%520 of 18/1%%UKNIP_TAG_40%%.%%UKNIP_TAG_41%% %%UKNIP_TAG_42%%%%UKNIP_TAG_43%%Support for Victims%%UKNIP_TAG_44%%%%UKNIP_TAG_45%% %%UKNIP_TAG_46%%Police have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting victims of sexual violence. A spokesperson said:%%UKNIP_TAG_47%% %%UKNIP_TAG_48%%“If you’ve been raped or sexually assaulted, we’re here for you. More information on how we can help and other support organisations can be found here: Support Resources.”%%UKNIP_TAG_49%%%%UKNIP_TAG_50%% %%UKNIP_TAG_51%% %%UKNIP_TAG_52%%