Police
hunting a theatreland rapist, who attacked a 19 year-old woman he led
into a secluded alley as she waited for a cab in the early hours,
have released this e-fit.
The
offence occurred at around 2.50am on Saturday, May 5 in Exchange
Court, The Strand.
The
victim was waiting for her minicab on The Strand after being out with
friends.
She
was then approached by a male who said he could help her locate it.
Moments
later he led her down a secluded alleyway where he raped her.
The
suspect is described as being an Asian male with short brown hair and
facial hair.
Officers
from the Metropolitan Police's Child Abuse and Sexual Offences
Command (CASO) are investigating and have released an e-fit image of
a man they would like to speak to in connection to the incident.
Detective
Inspector Liz Wilcox, from CASO, said:
“This woman was targeted after being separated from her friends.
“I
would urge anyone with information which may assist this
investigation to come forward. Any information we receive will be
looked at thoroughly and sensitively.”
If
you can identify this man or offer any information to help progress
the investigation, please contact officers on 020 8733 5999 or tweet
@MetCC.
Alternatively,
to give information anonymously call Crimestoppers.
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