Police Hunting Westminster Rape Suspect Caught on CCTV
Detectives are urgently appealing for help to identify a man caught on CCTV after a woman was raped near Piccadilly Circus.
Attack in Early Hours
At around 3am on 2 August, a woman in her 40s was walking close to Piccadilly Circus when an unknown man approached her. The suspect then led her into a nearby alleyway and raped her.
Investigation Ongoing – No Arrests Yet
Detective Constable Sue McKenzie said: “A dedicated team have been leading the investigation into this despicable offence and the next stage is to appeal to the public to help identify the man in the image, as we believe he could assist with our enquiries.”
She added: “Specialist officers continue to support the victim through what has been an extremely traumatic time. I urge anyone who recognises this man, or if you are the man in the CCTV image, to contact us immediately.”
So far, no arrests have been made and enquiries remain ongoing.
How to Help
- If you recognise the man or have any information, contact police on 101.
- Alternatively, reach out via Twitter at @MetCC.
- Quote reference: Cad 6777/02Aug19.
