Caught on Camera: Hunt for the sex attacker who targeted mum-to-be
THIS is the sex attacker being hunted by police after an attack on a pregnant young woman in Birmingham.
The fiend stalked his 19-year-old victim as she walked to her hotel from the Arcadian Centre.
He grabbed her around the throat and sexually assaulted the woman.
The brave victim tried to fight him off and her screams were heard by a passing taxi driver and a city centre worker. As they raced to her aid, the pervert fled.
The woman later discovered she was pregnant at the time of the attack.
Police have released the likeness and CCTV footage of the man to the Birmingham Mail and urged readers to name him.
His victim bravely agreed to relive her ordeal in a bid to help police find him.
“The man who did this was evil and disgusting,” she said.
“It’s just vile that he thought he had the right to do this to me.
“I was pregnant at the time of the attack but didn’t know. Thankfully, all seems OK with the baby. I just want to put it all behind me. I’m not going to let him ruin my life. I’m looking forward to the birth of my baby.”
The incident happened at about 4.30am on Sunday, February 28.
Police said the woman had left the Arcadian where she had been enjoying a night out with friends and was heading back to her hotel.
He attacked her from behind and pushed her into a doorway near the Old Rep Theatre, in Station Street. Throughout the attack he had his hand around her throat.
* Police appealed for anyone with information to contact the Ladywood Public Protection on 0845 113 5000 and ask to speak to Adult Investigation.
