Police investigating the “racially motivated rape” of a Sikh woman in the West Midlands have arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of rape.

The man was arrested following an investigation into the alleged assault in the Tame Road area of Oldbury on Tuesday morning, West Midlands Police said.

He remains in custody on Sunday night, the force added.

Chief Superintendent Kim Madill, of Sandwell police, said: “This is a significant development in the investigation and we want to thank the community for their continuing support.

“The investigation remains ongoing and we would urge people not to speculate as we work to identify and trace all those who may have been involved.”

The victim, reported to be a British-born Sikh aged in her 20s, told officers a racist remark was made to her during

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