West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with the rape of a woman in Birmingham City Centre.
31-year-old Temesgen Desta is wanted for questioning after a 32-year-old woman was left with serious injuries following the attack at a property on Essex Street between midnight and 12.55am last Friday (15/03).
Merseyside Police also want to speak to Desta in connection with a sexual assault that took place in Merseyside on the 14 March.
Detectives from both forces believe that he has been travelling up and down the country on the rail network.
Detective Inspector Dave Sproson from the force’s Public Protection Unit, said: “A comprehensive investigation is underway to arrest this man and I would urge anyone who has any information on his whereabouts to get in touch.
“We are now working with forces around the country to share the details Desta.
“Given the nature of the offence we are investigating, we would urge the public not to approach Desta but to ring 999 if they see him.”
Information can also be passed to police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 giving crime reference 20BW/63161M/19.
