Birmingham Man Jailed for Brutal Rape and Assault

0:00On March 26, a Birmingham man has been jailed for 12 and a half years after a brutal rape and assault on a sex worker in Walsall. Simon Tang, a 56-year-old from Wheeling Castle Road, attacked the woman near a car park on Birmingham Street on May 5th last year. During the assault, Tang grabbed the baseball bat from his car and beat her repeatedly, causing severe bruising to her legs and head. The woman bravely reported the incident to West Midlands police soon after. Police specialist teams provided support throughout the investigation and her recovery. They built a strong case leading to Tang's conviction on two counts of rape, possessing an offensive weapon and actual bodily harm at Birmingham. Crown court this week, he also faces an extended license period and must register as a sex offender for life. Detectives praised the victim's courage for enduring a tough trial process. This case highlights how seriously police take reports from vulnerable people, ensuring attack or space real consequences while victims get ongoing.

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