Vigil held after 'racially motivated' rape

Men and women of different ethnicities stand in a green field, or large area of grass, looking in the same direction as someone, not captured in the image, speaks. Some are holding a large, yellow banner that says Birmingham Black Sisters. Most people have jeans, coats and jumpers on.Image source, Salman Mirza
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Dozens gathered near the scene of the attack on 9 September

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People gathered at a vigil in Oldbury to show unity, organisers said, after reports a woman was raped in what police called a racially motivated attack.

The woman, in her 20s, reported being attacked by two men at about 08:30 BST on 9 September near Tame Road.

A man in his 30s was detained on suspicion of rape on Sunday evening and remains in custody.

Crowds gathered in the same area on Tuesday evening to show their support for the woman and discuss violence against women, organisers said.

A man wearing a blue turban, blue jacket and with a long grey beard holds a microphone. He is flanked by people taking pictures and securityImage source, Salman Mirza
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Community activist Salman Mirza said attendees also talked about misogynism and abuse against women.

One woman who attended but wished to remain anonymous said the community from all backgrounds was "standing together united".

Community activist Salman Mirza said attendees also talked about misogynism and abuse against women.

Home Secretary and Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood has previously urged anyone with information about the attack to speak to police.

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