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07/03/2016

Pregnant Woman Attacked In Sutton Coldfield

A man is due to appear in court today, 07 March, charged with the attempted murder of a pregnant woman in Sutton Coldfield last Friday.

The accused, 41-year-old Babur Karamat Raja, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, assault, attempted child destruction and possession of a knife in a public place. Following his arrest, he was remanded in custody.

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West Midlands Police have said the victim, a 40-year-old woman, remains in a stable condition in hospital, and her baby daughter who was delivered hours after the attack, continues to do well.

In a statement, the family of the victim said: "We'd all like to express our heartfelt thanks to everybody who helped her on Friday afternoon.

"Your fearlessness and selfless actions saved both their lives and we are overwhelming grateful to you all. We have no further comment to make and we'd ask you to respect our privacy at this difficult time."

Anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(JP/LM)

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"A man is due to appear in court today, 07 March, charged with the attempted murder of a pregnant woman in Sutton Coldfield last Friday."