Monday, 17 September 2018

West End Rape: E-Fit Of Suspect Released

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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