Police appeal after woman allegedly raped in ‘truly horrifying’ attack at Stratford home

Detectives have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an alleged rape in Stratford.

Police were called to a property in Forest Gate, in Newham, at around 11am on December 12 2021, after a woman aged in her early 20s, reported a man had raped her.

A number of enquiries have been carried out and the victim is continuing to receive specialist support.

Officers are now asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they would like to speak to in order to progress their investigation.

Det Insp Jeremy McDermott from the north east command unit said: “This is a truly horrifying incident, which no person should ever be subject to.

“We have carried out a number of enquiries since the incident was reported and are now asking for members of the public to assist with our investigation.

“We would ask anyone who recognises the man in the photos to call us or Crimestoppers as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101 with CAD reference 2709 of 16/11/2022.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.