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Man wanted in connection with two rapes

A nationwide manhunt has been launched to find a suspect wanted in connection with a rape of a woman in Birmingham which left her with serious injuries.

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Temesgen Desta

Temesgen Desta, 31, is wanted for questioning after a 32-year-old woman was attacked at a property in Essex Street between midnight and 12.55am last Friday.

Merseyside Police also want to speak to Desta in connection with a sexual assault that took place in Merseyside the day before.

Detectives from both forces believe that he has been travelling up and down the country on the rail network.

Detective Inspector Dave Sproson from West Midlands Police’s Public Protection Unit, said: “A comprehensive investigation is under way 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 at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 giving crime reference 20BW/63161M/19.

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