Woman subjected to 'appalling' sex attack after celebrating London Pride

Sexual assault: The woman was attacked after being separated from friends
Metropolitan Police
Chloe Chaplain23 August 2016
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A woman was sexually assaulted after celebrating London Pride with friends.

The 24-year-old was befriended by a man after becoming separated from her friends during the LGBT festival on June 26.

After the pair met at around 1:20am, police said the man became aggressive and assaulted the woman in Bracknell Street, Covent Garden, leaving her “frightened and traumatised”.

The victim managed to fight back and the alleged attacker, who was wearing a distinct camouflage tracksuit, ran towards High Holborn where he was caught on CCTV cameras.

Suspected attacker: The man is described as white, with tanned skin and a Middle Eastern accent
Metropolitan Police

Police have released footage of the suspected attacker and detective constable Ben Lucas, who is leading the investigation, said: "I am really keen to identify and trace this man so we can progress our enquiries and bring the perpetrator to justice.

“The victim had been out with friends celebrating Pride in London. This should have been a happy day but instead she found herself the victim of an appalling sexual assault which has left her frightened and traumatised.

"If you know this man please get in touch with us."

The suspect is described as white with tanned skin, dark hair, between 30 and 40 years old and 5ft 11ins tall. He spoke with a strong middle eastern accent .

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting reference MetCU 217567or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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