Officers investigating rape in central London

Detectives investigating a rape in central London have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.

Between 21:00hrs and 23:30hrs on Tuesday, 19 December 2023, a woman was walking near Tottenham Court Road Underground Station, when an unknown man picked her up in a car.

She was driven around central London before the car stopped in Long Acre WC2 and the woman was raped.

She reported the incident to police and an investigation was launched by detectives in Westminster.

Detective Constable Adam Ramsden, based in Westminster, said: “We have been working around the clock to gather as much evidence as we can about the suspect and enquiries are ongoing.

“We are releasing this image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the investigation. He is described as a fair-skinned black man with short hair and freckles.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact ‘X’ @MetCC and quote ref: CAD 5149/27DEC23

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.