A MAN has appeared in court accused of raping a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly attacked by two different men on the same night.
Khurram Rahi appeared in the dock wearing dark tracksuit bottoms and a maroon shirt.
During the five-minute hearing, Birmingham Magistrates’ Court was told that Rahi is alleged to have raped the girl, who cannot be identified, at Birmingham’s Witton station last Tuesday.
British Transport Police say they are still hunting a second man who raped the teenager after she flagged down a passing vehicle for help.
Rahi’s solicitor indicated that he will plead not guilty.
Magistrates remanded the 27-year-old, of Smethwick, in custody to appear at Birmingham’s Crown Court on August 28.
In a statement issued at the weekend, police said a 34-year-old man from the Birmingham area, who was also arrested on suspicion of rape, had been released pending further inquiries.
Thanking members of the public for supporting appeals for information, Detective Chief Inspector Tony Fitzpatrick said: “We still have a suspect outstanding for the offence in the vehicle.
“I would urge anyone who may have any information regarding this attack to get in touch as soon as possible.
“The second assault happened at approximately 2am close to Witton station. The victim flagged down a vehicle for help, a man then raped her.”
The suspect being sought in relation to the second alleged offence is described as a thick- set man of Asian appearance, approximately 5ft 6in, with large biceps.
