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Police Hunt Three After Woman’s Hijab Pulled Off in Erdington Attempted Carjacking

Police urge witnesses to come forward quoting crime reference 20/173393/26.

Overview

  • The attack occurred around 6:30pm on Monday on Hunton Hill near Gravelly Hill train station in Birmingham.
  • West Midlands Police say three men described as white left the scene on foot after trying to enter the victim’s car.
  • The woman was grabbed from behind, dragged to the ground and had her hijab pulled off as her father intervened.
  • Investigators are reviewing mobile phone footage and CCTV, with extra officers deployed to reassure residents.
  • No arrests have been made, motive has not been confirmed, and anyone with information is asked to contact 101 or use Live Chat quoting 20/173393/26.