Hunt for man after a serious sexual assault in east London

A woman has made an allegation of a rape in Shoreditch.

Witnesses might have seen her with a man in Hoxton Square
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 3rd Feb 2023
Last updated 3rd Feb 2023

Police have released an image of a man they want to locate and speak to following an allegation a woman was raped in Shoreditch.

On the night of Friday, 9 into the early hours of Saturday, 10 December 2022 the victim was on Curtain Road, EC2.

Witnesses might have seen her with a man in Great Eastern Street, Hoxton Square, Pitfield Street or Old Street.

Detective Constable Thomas Smalley, the investigating officer, said: “We are issuing this image in the hope that someone will recognise this man and provide his details to police or remember seeing him on the night. If you can help, please get in contact immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 4080/11Dec22.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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