Prostitute Strangled And Raped: CCTV Of Suspect Released

CCTV: Rape Suspect

Police investigating the rape of a prostitute two years ago have released this CCTV image of the suspect, who strangled his victim until she passed out.

The woman – aged in her 40's – approached the man between 2am and 3am in Green Lanes, Hornsey on September 9, 2012.

He suggested a more secluded spot and they walked to Chestnuts Park, off St Ann’s Road, South Tottenham, where he forced her to the floor and strangled her until she passed out.

When she regained consciousness, he threatened to stab her and she set off her rape alarm.

The suspect dragged her along by her hair for a short distance, then took the rape alarm from her, either burying or disabling it.

He sexually assaulted and raped her then walked off in an unknown direction.

The man is described as black, about 5ft 9in tall, of medium build, with short afro hair and a London accent.

He is also described as having hamster-like cheeks, with a round face, prominent cheek bones and elongated front teeth, and looking aged in his 20s.

It is believed that he was wearing jeans at the time of the incident.

CCTV from outside a shop on Green Lanes, which shows a man with the victim moments before she was attacked, has been released by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Sservice's Homicide and Serious Crime Command.

Anyone with information is urged to call the MPS Homicide and Serious Crime Command on 020 8345 3819 or email them at mit23.mir@met.pnn.police.uk.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Karl Dines said: “The victim was utterly traumatised by this nasty attack and continues to receive support from specialists.

“We want to speak to this man in connection with the incident, so I urge anyone who recognises him or thinks they may know who he is to contact us or Crimestoppers now.”