Man Breaks Into Home and Sexually Assaults Woman in Early Morning Horror
Police have launched an urgent appeal after a man broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her in the early hours. Officers released a CCTV image of the suspect, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Shock Incident on Glengarnock Avenue, E14
The terrifying ordeal unfolded at around 6am on Sunday, 12 May, at the junction of Glengarnock Avenue and Manchester Road. The woman was asleep in her bed when the intruder woke her, carrying out the assault. She bravely escaped the room, forcing the attacker to flee through the front door shortly after.
Same Man Caught Sneaking into Another Flat Moments Earlier
Investigators believe the same man was spotted in a neighbouring flat within the same building just minutes before. Occupants woke to find him in their bedroom, but he left before they could confront him.
Police Description: White Male in 20s Dressed in Black
- Suspect is a white male, presumed in his 20s
- Wearing a black coat with a distinctive white collar
- Sporting white trainers
Police are urging anyone who recognises the man from the CCTV image or has any information to get in touch immediately.
