Police have issued this E-fit of a would-be rapist who attacked a lone man in a notorious gay cruising haunt in woodland at the edge of North-East London.
Officers from Ilford’s Sapphire team want witnesses to identify the man responsible for the late-night attack in Whipps Cross Forest.
The 27 year-old victim was in the forest at approximately 11:00 pm on October 20, 2009 when the stranger approached and suggested sex.
The victim refused and insisted he was leaving, but as he walked away the assailant grabbed his arm and forced him to the ground.
He then attempted to rape the struggling victim who managed to push the suspect off him and run away.
An e-fit of the suspect has been complied from a description given by the victim.
He is described as a white male in his early thirties with a London accent and short blonde hair.
The suspect is also described as having heavy acne scarring on the right side of his face, with slight acne scaring on the left side of his face.
He was wearing a blue tight fitting T-shirt with a "Superman" emblem on it and dark trousers.
Detective Constable Graham Alger said: “We are releasing this e-fit in the hope that someone will recognise the suspect and come forward.
“We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have information that will assist our investigation, or to anyone who recognises the suspect from the e-fit.
“I would like to reassure the community that incidents of this nature are rare, but, understandably, cause great concern.
The Metropolitan Police Service takes all allegations of rape and sexual assault extremely seriously and this case is being investigated by dedicated officers from the Sapphire command.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sapphire unit on 0208 345 3562 or if you wish to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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