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Pictured: UK cops seek men after teen raped twice in two attacks

Police investigating the back-to-back rape of a teenage girl in the UK city of Birmingham have released CCTV of two men they want to talk to in connection with the attacks.

A double manhunt been launched to find the alleged attackers, both described as Asian men in their early 20s.

The 15-year-old was allegedly raped at a train station before she was again sexually assaulted by the driver of the car she flagged down for help on the same evening.

Police release CCTV images of two men they want to identify in the wake of the double rape of a schoolgirl. Pictures: British Transport Police
Police release CCTV images of two men they want to identify in the wake of the double rape of a schoolgirl. Pictures: British Transport Police

The schoolgirl was with a friend when she was allegedly approached by a man who led her to a secluded part of a train station before he raped her.

Not long after the incident, which happened just before 2am Wednesday, she flagged down a passing car, with the driver allegedly assaulting the girl again, The Sun reported.

A major investigation involving British Transport Police and West Midlands Police is underway, as police to try to identify both attackers and appeal for witnesses.

Police are treating the attacks as two separate reports of rape.

BTP detective chief inspector Tony Fitzpatrick called the assaults “horrifying”.

A 15-year-old was allegedly raped at a train station and then again when she flagged down a car for help. Photo: Google Maps
A 15-year-old was allegedly raped at a train station and then again when she flagged down a car for help. Photo: Google Maps

“Our investigation is moving at a fast pace and today we are releasing multiple CCTV images of men we wish to speak with in connection.

“I would like to hear from anyone who might know who these men are."

Both men are described as Asian, in their early 20s.

The first was said to have light skin, brown eyes, a skinny build and about 6ft tall, and was wearing a tracksuit top and bottoms, with black trainers.

The second man was described as having a large build with a tight-cropped beard and was wearing a blue jumper and black jeans.

Police are appealing for any information on the incidents.