Woman Sexually Assaulted in Eltham Park – Police Hunt Man

Police are urgently hunting a man who attacked a woman in a park in Eltham. The victim, a woman in her 60s, was assaulted at around 7:20pm on Sunday, 16 May near Glenesk Road, SE9.

Shocking Attack in Local Park

The woman was walking alone when an unknown male pushed her into the bushes and sexually assaulted her. When she shouted for help, the attacker punched her in the face before fleeing the scene.

Suspect Description and Getaway Vehicle

  • Suspect aged between 20 and 40
  • Muscular but slim build
  • Wearing all black – jacket, hoody, trousers, and trainers
  • Escaped in a black 4×4 vehicle

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Detective Sergeant Dupe Mfon said: “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and saw this incident, or witnessed the man fleeing the scene, to contact police. Any information you have could prove vital to us in identifying and apprehending this dangerous individual.”

If you have any information, call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD6296/16May. You can also report anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

No arrests have been made yet. Investigations are ongoing.

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

Topics :CrimePolice

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE