27/10/2015

Police Hunt Man Wanted In Connection With Erdington Assault

Police have appealed for help in tracing Ishmael Farquharson, who is wanted in connection with the assault of a woman in Erdington.

The woman - who was not seriously injured - was attacked in a house on Park Approach in Erdington at around 10pm on Sunday, 25 October.

It is understood that the woman was in the house with her children at the time of the attack.

The last known address for Ishmael Farquharson, 24, was in the Witton area of Birmingham.

Anyone who has seen Farquharson should call police immediately on 101. Information can also be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(MH/LM)

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