West Midlands Police have launched an urgent investigation into a racially aggravated rape that occurred in Walsall on Saturday evening, October 25. Officers were called to the Park Hall area at 7.15pm following concerns for the welfare of a woman in distress. Upon arrival, police established that the victim, a woman in her 20s, had been raped and assaulted at a nearby property by an unknown man. The police are providing support to the victim during this distressing time. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s, with short hair, and was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident. Authorities have released a CCTV image of the suspect and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Detective Superintendent Ronan Tyrer, who is overseeing the investigation, stated, "This was an absolutely appalling attack on a young woman, and we are doing absolutely everything we can to arrest the person responsible. We have teams of officers recovering evidence and building a profile of the attacker so that he can be brought into custody as soon as possible." He emphasised the importance of public assistance, saying, "While we are following multiple lines of enquiry right now, it’s vital that we get to hear from anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time. It may be that you were driving through the area and have dashcam footage, or you have CCTV that we have not yet recovered. Your information could be the vital breakthrough that we need." Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby of Walsall Police added, "Our focus is on supporting the investigators in identifying and arresting the attacker. Walsall is a diverse area, and we know the fear and concern that this awful attack will cause in our communities. We have been speaking to people in the community today to listen to and understand their concerns, and there will be an increased policing presence in the coming days." Anyone with information is urged to contact the police via 101 or Live Chat, quoting log 4027 of 25 October. The investigation is ongoing, and police are committed to ensuring the safety of the community while seeking justice for the victim.