Sunday 29 January 2023

Rape Suspect With Distinctive Tattoo: E-Fit Released

Police investigating the violent early hours west London rape of a lone woman over three years ago have released this E-Fit of their suspect.

The victim - aged in her thirties - has also described a distinctive tattoo she says her attacker had on his hand.


She was knocked out cold and sustained a black eye, bruises and cuts to her legs during the horrific attack.


She was walking home from a friend’s house near Saxon Avenue, Feltham in the early hours of Saturday, October 5, 2019.


Suddenly she was struck to the back of the head and knocked unconscious.


The victim woke to find herself being raped by an unknown male, who then ran off in an unknown direction.


The suspect is described as a white male, aged around 40 years-old with a two-inch scar under his right eye.


He also had a distinctive tattoo on his right hand.


Detective Constable Stephanie Aldridge said: “We’ve been investigating this incident for a long time and we will use every tactic at our disposal to catch this predator.


“The victim in this case has been supported fully by a sexual offences investigative techniques (SOIT) officer since 2019 and this support will continue throughout the investigation.


“At this time we have not yet identified this man and he has not featured on any police system so far, despite distributing the E-Fit nationally.


“This now means the time is right to release this E-Fit to the public.


“We are asking that you look carefully at this man and contact us via 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers if you recognise him.


“He is a dangerous individual and must be located to prevent him from offending again.


“No matter when a rape or sexual assault takes place, recent or non-recent, officers are always here, ready to listen and support you.


“If you recognise this man, or know where he could be, please call 101 referencing CAD 1266/24JAN23.”


Alternatively, calls can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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