CCTV images have been released after a woman was raped and another was attacked and left with serious facial injuries in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police shared the pictures of a man who they wish to speak to in connection with the attacks near to the One Stop shopping centre in Perry Bar.

The man is described as having short black hair, slim build and is wearing tracksuit style bottoms and a hoodie.

Detective Superintendent Adam Jobson said: ‘If you recognise this person or if you were in the area between 1am and 2am and remember seeing him, please get in touch.’

He said he understood the concern in the local community and added his team were working ‘around the clock’ on the investigation.

‘You will see more officers in the area again today and into this evening to provide reassurance. If you have any concerns please come and talk to us.’ Jobson added.

Police were called to Walsall Road at 1.50am on Saturday after a report that a woman had been raped.

A short time later, it received a separate report that another woman had been assaulted on Aldridge Road.

The force said it was keeping an open mind as to whether the incidents were linked.

A large cordon was put in place around the railway station and parts of Walsall Road were sealed off.

West Midlands Police said: ‘Officers are investigating a rape in Perry Barr in the early hours of this morning. We were called at 1.50am and sealed off parts of Walsall Road.

‘We have also received a report of an assault after a woman sustained facial injuries on Aldridge Road.

‘We are working to understand if the two incidents are linked.

‘We understand the concern and worry that this will cause the local community.

‘You will see more officers in the area today and into this evening to provide reassurance and if you have any concerns please come and talk to us.

‘We continue to support the women and our enquiries are ongoing.’

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