British Transport Police have launched a desperate appeal after a horrific rape at Leatherhead rail station in Surrey. Detectives have released CCTV images as part of the investigation.
Night-time Attack Shocks Commuters
The terrifying incident unfolded at around 11pm on 23 August. The victim was walking through an alleyway near Leatherhead station when a man approached and started talking to her. Moments later, he struck her on the back of the head and raped her.
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After the assault, both the attacker and the victim boarded a London-bound train. They disembarked together at Cheam station, where the victim was later found lying beside the road just before midnight by a passer-by.
Detectives Urge Public to Help Track Down Attacker
“This was an abhorrent attack targeting a young woman late at night,” said Detective Sergeant Andrew Winters. “The victim has been receiving specialist support as our investigation continues, and we are appealing to the public to assist our efforts to track down the man responsible.”
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