Sikh Woman Raped and Racially Abused in Oldbury, UK

Oldbury, UK: A Sikh woman in her twenties was raped by two men in Oldbury and subjected to racist abuse, including being told to “go back to your country.”

West Midlands Police confirmed that the incident, which occurred near Tame Road around 8:30 a.m., is being investigated as a racially aggravated attack. The victim reported that her assailants hurled racist remarks during the assault. Detectives are reviewing CCTV footage and forensic evidence in an effort to identify the suspects.

According to local reports, the attackers are described as white men: one with a shaved head wearing a dark sweatshirt, the other in a grey top.

The assault has sparked outrage within the Sikh community. Police described the anger as “fully understandable” and pledged increased patrols in the area to reassure residents.

Birmingham MP Preet Kaur Gill condemned the crime, calling it “an act of extreme violence and racially aggravated abuse.” She added:
“She does belong here. Every community has the right to feel safe, respected, and valued. Racism and misogyny have no place in Oldbury or anywhere in Britain.”

Ilford South MP Jas Athwal also denounced the attack, describing it as “vile, racist, misogynist” and warning that it reflects “rising racial tensions” in the UK. He said the incident had left a young woman “traumatised for life.”

The case comes just weeks after two elderly Sikh men were violently assaulted outside Wolverhampton railway station. Video footage of that incident showed teenagers repeatedly kicking the men until bystanders intervened. Their turbans were knocked off during the assault, further intensifying community anger.

Police have urged anyone with information regarding the Oldbury attack to come forward as investigations continue.