Hunt for attacker after man raped in Morden park

A man in is 20s said he was followed and then attacked in park woodland area
An e-fit image of the man Metropolitan Police are looking for
Metropolitan Police
William Mata14 October 2022
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Police are searching for an attacker “in his 50s” after a man in his 20s said he had been raped in a park in Morden.

The victim said he was followed through Morden Hall Park shortly before 7pm on Monday, July 25 and then pushed to the ground in a wooded area where he was raped. The man in his 20s then managed to escape.

The Metropolitan Police released an e-fit image of a man they are searching for, on Friday. He is described as a white man, aged around 50, about 6ft tall of slim build and with a short grey beard.

The suspect was wearing black thin rimmed glasses, a blue top, blue shorts and a luminous yellow cap. The force said the victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

Detective constable Hannah Saunders said:“We have released an e-fit image of the man we want to speak to.

“Given the detailed description provided I hope someone may recognise him – if you do, please get in contact.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote reference 5617/26Jul. You can also speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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