Woman, 18, 'raped by taxi passenger after accepting lift in black cab'

Appeal: The pair got out of the cab near Morden station
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Tom Marshall11 December 2015
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A teenager was allegedly raped by a black cab passenger who offered her a lift when his taxi stopped at traffic lights.

The 18-year-old woman was reportedly raped by a man in his 20s after getting into the taxi he had hired as it waited for the lights to change outside Tooting Broadway Tube station in south London.

The suspect wound down the window and offered a lift to the victim, police said.

He had hailed the cab in nearby Mitcham Road, close to McDonald’s, at about 2.30am on Sunday, November 22.

The pair got out together close to Morden Tube station before the alleged rape took place.

Police investigating the case have launched an appeal to track down the taxi driver, who is not a suspect.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Detectives investigating an allegation of rape in Merton are trying to trace a Hackney carriage driver who may have information that could assist them.

“Detectives would like to speak with the driver - who is described as a black man - regarding the fare.

“The woman is described as white, with medium length dark hair. She was wearing a black jacket, short skirt or dress and black boots.

“The man, who originally hailed the cab, is described as white, aged in his 20s, with a bald or shaved head. He was wearing a brown jacket.”

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and bailed to return to police in February.

The driver or anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con Ashley Lees on 020 8721 4106.

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