Woman is taken to hospital after being 'raped in a park in broad daylight' as police appeal for witnesses

By WILL HALLOWELL, NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:33, 21 July 2026 | Updated: 00:42, 21 July 2026 A woman was taken to hospital after she was allegedly raped in a park in broad daylight.  Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after officers found the injured victim in the Priory Woods area of Sandwell Valley Country Park on Monday, June 29. The woman has since been discharged and is receiving support from specially trained officers.  West Midlands Police are now appealing for information from anyone who was in the area from 8am to 11am on Monday, after she was found at around 10.15am.  Following enquiries, officers believe the woman was raped.   A spokesperson for the force said: 'We are appealing for further information as part of an investigation into a rape in Sandwell Valley Country Park. 'On Monday 29 June, a woman was found injured in the Priory Woods area of the park at around 10.15am. 'Following enquiries, we believe the woman was raped. The alleged rape took place on the morning of Monday, June 29 in the Priory Woods area of Sandwell Valley Country Park (pictured) in the West Midlands, police said 'She was taken to hospital for assessment and has since been discharged, and she is being supported by specially trained officers. 'We are appealing for anyone who was in the area from around 8am until 11am who may have information about what happened.'  Detective Inspector Phil Griffiths said: 'In the last three weeks officers have been reviewing CCTV footage from around Sandwell Valley Country Park, examining forensic evidence, and speaking to anyone who may have vital information about what happened. 'Neighbourhood officers have been patrolling the area since the incident and specialist officers will be revisiting the park today to speak to anyone who may have information. 'We know the park would have been busy on a Monday morning with people enjoying the sunshine. We need to hear from you if you saw anything that was suspicious. ' Anyone who has any information is asked to call 101 quoting 20/304639/26.