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Police release image of suspects after woman was forced into car and sexually assaulted in the West Midlands

The woman was driven for around 30miles before attackers freed her

Kashmira Gander
Tuesday 28 April 2015 11:16 BST
Police are searching for two men in connection with an assault on a woman.
Police are searching for two men in connection with an assault on a woman. (West Midlands Police)

Police investigating the “frightening” sexual assault of a young woman in a moving car in the West Midlands, have released images of two suspects.

The men allegedly forced the woman into a car on Middlemore Road at around 6:30pm on Friday 13 March. She was then attacked as the car was driven for 30 miles to Telford, where she was dropped off.

The two men are believed to have entered a nearby boxing club in Donnington, where they were captured on CCTV footage.

The police want to speak to these two men, seen entering a boxing club in Donnington (Image: West Midlands Police)

They are described as Asian, in their 20s and of medium build.

Detective Constable Kate Powell-Perry is investigating the attack, she said: "This was a frightening ordeal for the young woman and we are asking for help to trace the men responsible.

"I would urge anyone who recognises the men in the CCTV to get in touch on 101."

Anyone with information can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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