'Thorough investigation' - Police respond to complaints that they dropped an investigation into rape claims against jailed Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood
West Midlands Police has said it conducted a "thorough investigation" into Albrighton actor Alexander Westwood, who was jailed for sex crimes earlier this year, as another woman comes forward to say she was raped by him.
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Sex Education actor Alexander Westwood, 24, of Holyhead Road, Albrighton, was jailed for 15 years in February after committing more than two dozen sexual offences, including against two teenage girls who came to him for acting lessons.
Another woman claims she was also sexually abused by Westwood, but that West Midlands Police dropped her case.
Speaking to the BBC, the woman, who they have called Zoe, said that she contacted police after she saw news reports that Westwood had been charged with sex offences in August 2023. She alleged that Westwood had raped her.
West Midlands Police said its officers carried out a "thorough investigation" into the allegations but that "evidential digital material was considered to undermine the case".
'Zoe' told BBC News: “It hurts me knowing I didn't get that sort of justice, but knowing others did makes me feel better.
"I'm just happy he's put away and can't hurt anyone for the foreseeable.”

'We'll always explore all lines of enquiry and try and prosecute offencers'
In response to the complaint from 'Zoe' here is the full statement from West Midlands Police sent to the Express & Star: "A thorough investigation into an allegation of rape made against Alexander Westwood was carried out in May 2024 and further reviewed by a senior officer who examined all of the evidence presented.
"Following this review, evidential digital material was considered to undermine the case and therefore it was felt there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
"We know it can take a lot of courage to report sexual offences and it's why we have specialist officers who offer support and guidance.
"It can understandably feel daunting, and be traumatic, so there are different ways to make us aware: How to report rape, sexual assault or other sexual offences.
"While we're here to offer support, we also understand if someone doesn't want to talk to us or wants additional support.
"There are lots of people who want to help: Support after rape and sexual assault.
"These are traumatic crimes and, however long ago an offence took place, we'll always explore all lines of enquiry to try and prosecute offenders."