Independent charity Crimestoppers has announced a reward of up to £20,000 following the attack on a woman in her 20s in the Tame Road area of Oldbury on Tuesday (September 9) just before 8.30am.
The police investigation continues at pace following the incident last week.
Chief Superintendent Kim Madill from Sandwell Police said: “We are determined to find answers, and with the public’s help, we believe we can. This young woman is at the heart of our enquiries and we continue to support her and keep her updated on developments.
“We again appeal to anyone who was in the area who may have seen two white men around the time of 8.30am. One had a shaved head and a heavy build and was reported to be wearing a dark coloured sweatshirt and had gloves on.
“The second man was reportedly wearing a grey top with a silver zip.
“To date, specialist detectives have examined hundreds of hours of CCTV, our forensic specialists are also carrying out extensive enquiries and these will continue as part of the investigation.
“We are working closely with key partners and keeping them as updated as we can.”
Ch Supt Madill added: “Whilst this is being treated as an isolated incident at this time, I understand the fear and concern this has caused for our communities. Violence against women and girls remains a key priority for me and my teams in Sandwell.
“I would like to reassure you that we are doing everything possible to bring those responsible to justice on this young woman’s behalf.
“Our investigation will not stop until individuals responsible for this awful attack are put before the courts.”
Alan Edwards, West Midlands Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, said: “We know that this attack has caused worry and concern for local people.
“We believe someone out there knows something and we want to encourage them to come forward anonymously. The reward is offered to prompt anyone with information to speak up, no matter how small the detail.”
Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is supporting this investigation by offering a reward for information they exclusively receive that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Anyone who thinks they know more can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded, and you will not go to court.
The reward, of up to £20,000, is available exclusively for information passed directly to Crimestoppers.
Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact them online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced.
Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police.
A reward code must be asked for when calling the charity on 0800 555 111.
If you contact Crimestoppers via their online form, the ‘keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with them.
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