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Police urge woman raped in broad daylight to come forward after attack captured on CCTV

Specialist officers are appealing for the victim to contact the police.

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Police released images of a man they are trying to trace. Picture: Met Police

By Ella Bennett

Police are appealing for a woman they believe to have been raped in Streatham, south London, to come forward after the "horrifying incident" was captured on CCTV.

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The attack took place outside Gaumont Place at 5.30am on Tuesday, 12 May.

While it was not reported at the time, it was later seen on CCTV footage and police were alerted the following day.

An investigation has been launched, and detectives have released images of a man in connection with the incident.

He is described as black, of medium build and in his early 30s.

Specialist officers are also appealing for the victim to contact police.

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Police image of a man
Police released images of a man they are trying to trace. Picture: Met Police

'Horrifying incident'

Detective Constable Charlie Codrington, who is leading the investigation, said: “We know the woman in this footage will be scared, but we urge her to contact the police.

"We are concerned for her wellbeing and officers are here to provide her with welfare, medical and trained support.

“This was a horrifying incident which took place in broad daylight, close to a busy high street.

"We have released images of a man we need to trace and would urge anyone who recognises him to contact us.

"If you have any further information about what happened, please come forward.”

Anyone with information that could help police should call 101 quoting 01/7556597/26, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.