"Our Sikh community and every community has the right to feel safe, respected, and valued. Racism and misogyny have no place in Oldbury, or anywhere in Britain. The rise in overt racism recently is deeply concerning, and I will be working with West Midlands police to ensure everything is being done to catch those responsible and to keep our community safe."
"Let's be clear, this attack is a result of the rising racial tensions in our country and now, a young woman has been left traumatised for life."
"You don't belong in this country, get out."
"I understand the strength of feeling within the community this attack has generated. The community needs to allow the police to progress with the investigation."
A 20-year-old Sikh woman was allegedly raped in broad daylight on a Tuesday morning in Oldbury, near Birmingham. Detectives are searching for two white male suspects, one described as having a shaved head and wearing gloves. The attackers are reported to have said: 'You don't belong in this country, get out.' Police are treating the incident as a racially aggravated isolated attack. Local MPs expressed shock, condemned racism and misogyny, and urged the community to let police investigate. MPs pledged to work with West Midlands police amid concerns about rising overt racism and community fear.
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