Man charged in Camden rape investigation

Police investigating a report of rape which occurred on Euston Road in Camden have charged a man.

Hassan Sarout, 21 (23.12.2003) of no fixed address was charged with rape on Saturday, 11 October.

A 19-year-old woman reported at 03:31hrs on Thursday, 9 October that she had been raped in the early hours of the morning. She continues to be supported by specialist officers.

Officers attended the location, which was near a hospital, as part of early enquiries and a crime scene was put in place.

Sarout was arrested in relation to the incident on Friday, 10 October. He will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 October.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or online, quoting 895/09OCT.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.