London/Walsall, Oct 28 (PTI) The residents of the quiet, leafy Park Hall neighbourhood in England's Walsall are in shock after an Indian-origin woman was allegedly raped in a “racially aggravated” attack over the weekend.

A 32-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape remains in custody as West Midlands Police continue to question him over the attack on the woman in her 20s on Saturday evening. “The racially aggravated rape in Walsall is a horrific crime. My thoughts are with the victim and her family,” UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said in a social media post.

“I know the fear that will be felt by the local Sikh community. I’ve sought assurances from the police and local leaders that they are doing all they can to support everyone impacted by this crime. “I urge anyone with more

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