Hunt for man in green jumper after woman in 50s raped in north London park
A manhunt has been launched after a woman in her 50s was attacked and raped as she walked through a park on Saturday night.
A picture has been released of a man detectives wish to speak to in relation to the incident, which happened in Watling Park in Edgware, north London.
The man has dark hair and is seen wearing a green jumper and carrying lots of bags as he walks through Burnt Oak Tube Station on the night of the attack.
The horror incident occurred just off Cressingham Road as the woman was walking through the park at 9.30pm.
She is now being supported by specially trained officers as an investigation gets underway.
No arrests have been made yet and witnesses are being urged to come forward.
Met Police said in a statement: ‘Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was attacked in Edgware.
‘The rape was reported to have occurred in Watling Park off Cressingham Road in Edgware at approximately 21:30hrs on Saturday, 28 August.
‘The victim, a woman in her 50s, continues to be supported by specially trained officers.
‘Detectives from the North West Basic Command Public Protection Unit – which covers Barnet – are investigating.
‘They have today released images of a man they wish to identify and speak with in connection with their investigation. The images are taken from Burnt Oak Station.
‘Detectives would also like to speak with anyone who was in the Watling Park area between 19:00 and 22:30hrs on Saturday, 28 August.
‘No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.’
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