A
Middle-Eastern sexual predator became aggressive and molester a young
woman after she became separated from friends after the Pride in
London event.
This
CCTV image of the suspect running from Covent Garden has been
released by the Metropolitan Police's Sexual Offences, Exploitation
and Child Abuse Command.
On
Sunday, June 26, at around 1.20am, a 24-year-old woman was befriended
by the suspect after finding herself alone.
The
man became aggressive towards her and sexually assaulted her in
Bracknell Street.
The
woman fought back and he ran off and was captured on CCTV running in
the direction of High Holborn.
The
man is described as white, with tanned skin, aged between 30 and 40
years-old, 5ft 11ins tall with dark hair.
He
spoke with a strong middle eastern accent and was wearing a
distinctive camouflage tracksuit.
Detective
Constable Ben Lucas said: "I
am really keen to identify and trace this man so we can progress our
enquiries and bring the perpetrator to justice.
“The
victim had been out with friends celebrating Pride in London.
“This
should have been a happy day but instead she found herself the victim
of an appalling sexual assault which has left her frightened and
traumatised.
"If
you know this man please get in touch with us."
Anyone
with any information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting
reference MetCU 217567or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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