Video: Police release CCTV footage of suspect as woman, 88, is attacked in Birmingham home

Police are releasing new video as part of an appeal to trace a man wanted over a number of distraction burglary offences in Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull.

Elderly women have been targeted by a man posing as a council official or an employee for a water company, stating that he needs to check their taps.

During one of the incidents, an 88-year-old woman was assaulted at her address in Erdington, and she remains in hospital in a serious condition.

A statement from the force, read: “We have conducted extensive CCTV enquiries but have been unable to identify him.

“If you see him, please call 999 immediately. Information can also be given via Live chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime investigation number 20/819250/24.

“Alternatively, report information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

You can watch the video above.