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In Birmingham, UK, a 14-year-old girl was raped twice on the same night: first by an unknown assailant, and then by the driver of the car she flagged down for help after her first attack. Now police have charged a man in connection with her first assault.The double rape took place between the hours of 8 PM on July 25 and 2 AM on July 26. The first attack took place at Witton railway station in suburban Birmingham. After being raped in a secluded part of the station, the teenager left the station and stopped a passing car for assistance. She was raped again after getting in the car with a separate man.
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Birmingham Transport Police have charged a 27-year-old man, named as Khurram Rahi, in connection with the first rape. He's being held in police custody while awaiting trial. The Birmingham Mail reports that a 34-year-old man was arrested on Saturday but was released pending further investigation. Police are still searching for a man in connection with the second attack, who's been described as a sturdily-built Asian man of around 5ft 6in."This case has gained national interest and I am pleased we are now in a position to charge a man in connection. I would once again like to thank the public and the media for their help in sharing this appeal," said Detective Chief Inspector Tony Fitzpatrick of British Transport Police.Read more: Soccer Player Returns to Sports After Killing His Ex and Feeding Her to Dogs
"However, we still have a suspect outstanding for the offence in the vehicle. I would urge anyone who may have any information regarding this attack to get in touch as soon as possible. The second assault happened at approximately 2 AM close to Witton station. The victim flagged down a vehicle for help, a man then raped her."