Police seek man after woman sexually assaulted on Broad Street in May

West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man in connection with a sexual assault reported on Broad Street in Birmingham city centre.

Incident details and appeal

Officers say the attack took place in the early hours of Sunday 24 May. So far, no arrests have been made and enquiries remain ongoing.

"Recognise this man? We'd like to speak to him after a woman was sexually assaulted on Broad Street."

The force has circulated a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace and has asked anyone with information to contact them.

How the public can help

• Check personal photos or footage from that night in case the person is captured.
• Contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 if you recognise the man.
• Use the force’s Live Chat on its website and quote crime reference 20/259976/26.

Police investigations into sexual offences can take time while officers gather evidence and identify potential witnesses. Public assistance can be crucial in progressing enquiries, particularly where CCTV images have been released.

Local context and safety advice

Broad Street is a major entertainment and nightlife area in Birmingham, frequented by residents and visitors. Incidents of this kind can raise concerns about personal safety in busy city-centre locations. Officers routinely work with licence holders and local partners to review CCTV, improve lighting and patrol routes where required.

Practical steps members of the public can take to reduce risk and support investigations include travelling with friends where possible, keeping belongings secure, noting identifying details of others where concerns arise, and preserving any digital evidence such as phone videos or images that may assist police inquiries.

Anyone with relevant information is urged to come forward. Even small details can be valuable to investigators building a timeline or identifying the person shown in the image.

Police inquiries continue.