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23/10/2009
Reward Offered As Sex Attacker Sought
Police investigating a serious sexual assault in Mitcham during the summer have announced a reward of £10,000 for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect.
He is described as a white man aged between 19 and 31 years old, of large build with light coloured hair. He spoke with an accent, possibly Eastern European.
The assault happened around 9pm on Sunday 23 August.
The victim was in Grove Road, Mitcham when she was approached by a man. The man began talking to her but then later dragged her in to some nearby bushes where she was assaulted.
The victim was shocked and upset and sustained extensive bruising and cuts to her body.
The incident is being investigated by the Sapphire team based at Wimbledon.
DC Claire Hastings said: "This was a particularly brutal and unprovoked attack on a woman who has been left both shocked and upset. It is vital we find the suspect as soon as possible.
"We would also like to reassure residents that we are doing everything in our power to find this man.
"I would urge anyone with any information, however trivial they think it might be, to come forward and speak to the police or in confidence to Crimestoppers."
If you heard or saw anything that could help police with their enquiries, please contact DC Claire Hastings on 020 8649 3105 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(BMcC/GK)
He is described as a white man aged between 19 and 31 years old, of large build with light coloured hair. He spoke with an accent, possibly Eastern European.
The assault happened around 9pm on Sunday 23 August.
The victim was in Grove Road, Mitcham when she was approached by a man. The man began talking to her but then later dragged her in to some nearby bushes where she was assaulted.
The victim was shocked and upset and sustained extensive bruising and cuts to her body.
The incident is being investigated by the Sapphire team based at Wimbledon.
DC Claire Hastings said: "This was a particularly brutal and unprovoked attack on a woman who has been left both shocked and upset. It is vital we find the suspect as soon as possible.
"We would also like to reassure residents that we are doing everything in our power to find this man.
"I would urge anyone with any information, however trivial they think it might be, to come forward and speak to the police or in confidence to Crimestoppers."
If you heard or saw anything that could help police with their enquiries, please contact DC Claire Hastings on 020 8649 3105 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(BMcC/GK)
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