London Met Police detectives believe a serial rapist attacking lone women at night in London is highly likely to have carried out more attacks than the two they are investigating
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Police hunting a man suspected of raping two different women four years apart believe it is “highly likely” he carried out more attacks.
Both incidents took place in London. The first happened just before 3am on May 5 2018 near The Strand, Westminster, after which an E-fit of the suspect was released by the Metropolitan Police. Another victim was raped in the early hours of December 10 2022 in Shoreditch.
They were initially treated as separate crimes, but forensic work by detectives found the same unidentified man is responsible for both attacks.
Following the second attack, police released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the investigation. Today detectives have also released footage to accompany the image.
Detective inspector Chris Heathcote, of Scotland Yard, said: “Given the four-year gap, we must assume that it’s highly likely the suspect has carried out further attacks. A review of all unsolved rapes for this time period has identified no links to these two offences, but I would appeal to anyone who feels they have been a victim to come forward.”
He added: “The suspect involved in both incidents appears to target lone women in the night time economy. I understand there will be concern that this individual remains outstanding, but can offer every assurance that we are taking all possible steps to ensure he is found and brought to justice for these awful crimes. If you believe you have been a victim or recognise the man from any of the material released please come forward. Any information – no matter how small – could help us with our investigation.”
