Breaking News: Manhunt launched after teen raped in two attacks within hours

West Midlands Police and British Transport Police have launched a major search for two suspected rapists after a teenager was attacked twice in a matter of hours during two separate incidents.

Police say a 15-year-old girl was raped at a train station before flagging down a car for help - but was then raped again by a different man.

Officers from British Transport Police and West Midlands Police have launched a joint investigation after the incident which happened between 7pm on Tuesday and 2am on Wednesday (July 26).

The first sexual assault happened at Witton train station, as the 15-year-old girl was out with a friend.

A man then approached the victim and led her to a secluded part of the station, where she was raped.

Shortly after the attack, the victim walked away from the area and flagged down a passing vehicle to ask for help.

She got in the car and was then assaulted a second time by what is believed to be a second offender.

The victim then returned home and the police were called, the incident is being treated as two separate reports of rape.

Detectives from both forces have launched a major appeal to help identify the two suspects and any possible witnesses

They have issued the following descriptions of the alleged attackers:

The first man is:

• Asian, with light skin,

• Has brown eyes,

• Is of skinny build and approximately 6ft tall,

• Was wearing grey track suit top and bottoms and black trainers,

• Is in his early twenties.

The second man is:

• Asian,

• In his 20s,

• Around 5ft 6ins to 5fit 7ins tall,

• Of a large build,

• Has a tight beard,

• Was wearing a blue jumper and black jeans.

DCI Tony Fitzpatrick from British Transport Police, said:

Anyone with any information can pass information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or call West Midands Police on 101.