Shoreditch Club Rape: E-Fit Released

Police have released this E-fit of a suspected rapist after a woman in her thirties was attacked after a night out at a Shoreditch club.

She came forward almost three months after the complaint, which she says occurred last summer.

The complainant left a club in the Old Street area in the early hours of Friday, August 13 in the company of a man.

She as taken by a car, possibly a taxi, to an address in Hackney, east London, where she was subjected to a sustained attack and raped.

It was reported on Wednesday, November 3 and the woman continues to be supported by specialist officers.

Detectives from the Central East area’s Public Protection team have carried out a number of enquiries and are now appealing for the public’s help after releasing this E-fit of a man they want to identify as part of their investigation.

Detective Constable Jamie Merrill said: “This was a terrifying attack against a young woman who has been tremendously brave in coming forward.

“We are continuing to support her as we are dedicated to supporting all victims of sexual offences and identifying and prosecuting those responsible.

“We need to speak to the man in this image or anybody who recognises him and are able to provide us with details.

“We encourage anyone who is a victim of a sexual offence or who witnesses an offence taking place, to contact police so we can track down the perpetrator.”

Anyone who recognises the man in the E-fit or has further details on the incident should contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 7321/03NOV21.

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers at crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111.