Feltham: Met Police appeal after woman attacked and raped

An e-fit image has been released by detectives investigating a violent attack and rape.

The Met Police says that in the early hours of Saturday, October 5, 2019, the victim, a woman in her 30s, was walking home from a friend’s house near Saxon Avenue in Feltham.

She was suddenly hit on the back of her head and knocked unconscious.

Police say the victim awoke to find herself being raped by a man, who ran off in an unknown direction.

The woman sustained a black eye, bruises and cuts to her legs during the attack.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged about 40 years old. He had a two-inch scar under his right eye. He had a distinctive tattoo on his right hand.

Detective Constable Stephanie Aldridge, who is leading the investigation, said: “We’ve been investigating this incident for a long time and we will use every tactic at our disposal to catch this predator.

“The victim in this case has been supported fully by a sexual offences investigative techniques (SOIT) officer since 2019 and this support will continue throughout the investigation.

“At this time, we have not yet identified this man and he has not featured on any police system so far despite distributing the e-fit nationally. This now means the time is right to release this e-fit to the public.

“We are asking that you look carefully at this man and contact us via 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers if you recognise him. He is a dangerous individual and must to be located to prevent him from offending again.

"No matter when a rape or sexual assault takes place, recent or non-recent, officers are always here, ready to listen and support you.”

He said: "If you recognise this man, or know where he could be, please call 101 referencing CAD 1266/24JAN23.”

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website.