Museum Rapist Caught On CCTV

Police are hunting a rapist (pic r.) who attacked 19 year-old woman in the shadow of the British Museum minutes after she got off a night bus.

The black suspect, aged in his 20’s or 30’s, who speaks with an African accent, was caught on CCTV.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s specialist Sapphire Team are appealing for witnesses or anybody who recognises the suspect who struck at 2.15am in Museum Street, Holborn, on January 9.

The terrified victim was grabbed from behind as she walked home alone, carried into a doorway and raped.

Afterwards the suspect is seen on CCTV buckling his belt as he walks towards New Oxford Street.

Detective Chief Inspector Mehta said: "We have a an extremely traumatised victim now being supported by specially trained officers and workers from Haven, and we want to catch the dangerous suspect in this case as soon as possible.

"We would very much like to hear from anyone who recognises, or who believes they recognise, the person in the CCTV images.

"We are also keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident. It may be that they witnessed the incident itself, or the suspect in the area before the attack, or the suspect leaving the area after the attack.

"Any information these potential witnesses may have may be crucial."