Woman fought off attacker by biting his hand before escaping

An image has been released of a man police wish to speak to in connection with a sexual assault in South Ealing.

The attack took place shortly before am at Church Place on Saturday, 14 October. A 20-year-old woman told police that she was walking through South Ealing Road when a man approached her, dragged her into a grassy area and attacked her. She bit his hand and was able to get away running to a friend’s house nearby and called police. She was treated for minor injuries.

Image of man police wish to speak to

The suspect is described as being of middle-eastern appearance with short brown hair. He was around 5ft 8ins tall and wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. He is also believed to have had a black puffa-style jacket.

Detective Sergeant Dan Langton from the Met’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command, said, “The victim was subjected to a terrifying attack by a stranger in the dead of night, and we need to catch the person responsible.

“We have released an image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with this incident. If you recognise him or you have any information about the incident, please call us."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on the police non-emergency line on 101 or anonymously on Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or by tweeting @MetCC.

You can also email the team via: SapphireNW.WitnessAppeal@met.pnn.police.uk.

November 16, 2017