Victim's family can't rebuild lives until the culprits 'are behind bars'

THE family of a Sikh woman who was subjected to a “racially motivated” rape in the West Midlands have said they will not be able to rebuild their lives until those responsible are caught and convicted.

- MATTHEW COOPER and NAOMI DeSOUZA

In a statement issued to the PA news agency through the Sikh Federation UK on Friday, the family of the woman described her ordeal as horrific and thanked community organisations for their support.

West Midlands Police said in an updated statement that they are working “flat out” on the investigation with “dedicated officers.”

The Sikh community has offered a £10,000 reward for information leading to charges and convictions, while the Crimestoppers charity has put up a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the rape of the woman in Oldbury, Sandwell.