Tyreik Wright’s racist abuser sentenced and other latest Birmingham news updates (Thursday October 7)

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Here’s your 60 second update on the latest headline for Birmingham on Wednesday, October 7

Teen sentenced for racially abusing Aston Villa footballer

A teenager who racially abused Aston Villa footballer Tyreik Wright has been sentenced to a referral order - and told that any breach will result in him being locked up. A youth court sitting at Birmingham Magistrates Court heard footballer Tyreik Wright felt ‘sick to the stomach’ at what he had read.

West Midlands Police continue to search for a rapist who attacked a woman in Princess Alice ParkWest Midlands Police continue to search for a rapist who attacked a woman in Princess Alice Park
West Midlands Police continue to search for a rapist who attacked a woman in Princess Alice Park

Sutton Coldfied rape update

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West Midlands Police say the search for a rapist who attacked a woman in Princess Alice Park, Sutton Coldfield is continuing. Officers say they now know that the attack happened between 8pm and 9pm on Sunday night (3 October).

The man officers are searching for is described as white, aged 20-35, his build is medium to stocky, and he spoke with a Birmingham accent and was wearing a grey tracksuit and black trainers. Police are asking for any person who may have information to get in touch on 101.

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WEATHER: Sunny and unseasonably warm for the next few days, a little cooler highs of 18 with an overnight low of 12 Celsius.

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