India, Sept. 16 -- The United Kingdom police has arrested a man for allegedly raping a Sikh woman, a crime that the authorities believe was "racially motivated." This comes days after the police said they were informed on last Tuesday, September 9, that a woman in her 20s was allegedly being sexually assaulted on Tame Road in Oldbury, Sandwell, West Midlands.

The arrest marks a big development in the ongoing investigation. On Friday, the police had launched an appeal for information.

According to the police, they detained a man in his 30s on Sunday and that he remains in their custody as part of the probe, reported news agency PTI. The West Midlands Police also added that the survivor is continuing to receive support.

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