Sutton Coldfield rape and other live news headlines and weather for Tuesday - October 5

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By Nick Dee
Published 5th Oct 2021, 16:10 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2021, 16:15 BST

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Sutton Coldfield rape

A major investigation is underway to find a rapist who attacked a woman in Sutton Coldfield last Sunday night.

Specialist detectives sealed off an area of parkland behind Princess Alice Retail Park .

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The crime happened at around 10pm. Officers say it is thought the man was wearing a grey tracksuit and forensic evidence is urgently being analysed with a review of CCTV footage  being carried out.

The woman was admitted to hospital to be treated for her injuries.

Helder Darame jailed for 5 years after West Midlands Police caught him trying to stash a gun in a toilet in ErdingtonHelder Darame jailed for 5 years after West Midlands Police caught him trying to stash a gun in a toilet in Erdington
Helder Darame jailed for 5 years after West Midlands Police caught him trying to stash a gun in a toilet in Erdington

Gunman in Erdington

A gunman who tried to hide a lethal gun behind a toilet when police raided his house on June 15 has been jailed.

Helder Darame stashed a loaded revolver in a communal bathroom as armed officers forced their way into a shared property in Erdington.

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After pleading guilty, Darame was sentenced to five years in prison.

Here’s the gun that Helder Darame tried to hide from West Midlands Police Here’s the gun that Helder Darame tried to hide from West Midlands Police
Here’s the gun that Helder Darame tried to hide from West Midlands Police

The weather

And your weather: Looking good, sunny and warm for the next few days. Highs of 19 with and overnight low of 12 celcius

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