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Police seeking group of men who 'attacked woman and pulled her hijab off' as she loaded her car in Birmingham

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a woman was attacked as she loaded up her car in Birmingham.

By Paul Jenkins
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The woman was grabbed from behind and had her hijab pulled off as she was dragged to the floor by a group of men on Hunton Hill, close to Gravelly Hill railway station, at around 6.30pm yesterday (March 9).

The attackers tried to get into her car, but the victim's father stepped in and the group left on foot.

West Midlands Police officers are carrying out a number of enquiries and have released pictures as they try to identify and arrest those responsible.

Police have released this footage of people they want to speak to about the attack
Police have released these images of people officers want to speak to about the attack

Inspector Hayley Thompson, from Sutton and Erdington Police, said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the woman and her father, and our investigation into what happened is progressing at pace.

“Extra officers are in the area today and are supporting the woman who was attacked as our investigation continues."

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via 101 or Live Chat, quoting 20/173393/26.