West Bromwich man jailed for rape and sexual abuse

A Sandwell man has been jailed for 15 years for rape and sexual abuse.

Dalvir Singh, aged 48 from West Bromwich, was found guilty of rape at an earlier hearing and was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on February 6. Detectives from the West Midlands Police Public Protection Unit launched an investigation after a young woman attended her local GP surgery and told staff about the abuse she had been subjected to. 

Singh was arrested and told officers he had sex with her on more than one occasion but made fake claims that she forced him to have sex under duress. The woman’s evidence, which was provided by a video recorded interview, was vital in securing a conviction. 

A statement from the force, read: "Along with partner agencies and charities we have supported her through this process.  We'd like thank her for her bravery for disclosing what happened.

"It’s important to note that survivors of sexual abuse are protected by law and have life-long anonymity. To speak to the force’s Public Protection Unit, call 101 or contact RSVP (Rape & Sexual Violence Project) Birmingham on 0121 643 4136."