Fresh CCTV released in hunt for rapist after lone woman targeted in terrifying attack

Francesca Gillett26 August 2016

Detectives today issued fresh CCTV as they revealed a DNA breakthrough three years after a lone woman was raped in a terrifying attack in west London.

The woman, 27, was assaulted while walking home in Hillingdon three years ago – but detectives have since put together a full DNA profile which they hope can be used in a renewed hunt for the suspect.

The allaged attack happened at around 2.30am on June 16, 2013 in an alleyway which runs onto Fairfield Road near to the High Street in Yiewsley.

Detectives recently reviewed the unsolved attack and relaunched their appeal to make sure "all lines of inquiry" are explored.

Detective Constable James Ashton, from Scotland Yard’s Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: "Following a review, including forensics, of the original investigation by the HMCC we have obtained a full DNA profile of the suspect.

Suspect: Police want to speak to this man in connection with the unsolved rape.
Met Police.

“Whilst three years have passed since the offence, we are very keen to identify and speak to the person seen in the CCTV, or anyone who may have witnessed something that Saturday night who can help.

"Given that we have a full DNA profile any information about potential suspects given to us can be quickly and easily ruled out or verified.

“The DNA sample has been searched on UK databases and circulated by Interpol as part of our efforts to trace the man responsible.

"It is possible that there are people out there who the suspect has spoken to about the attack, if he has, then it is not too late to come forward and talk to us."

The suspect, who police want to speak to, is a white man of stocky build and was spotted in CCTV footage leaving the alleyway.

Dressed in a dark jacket, light coloured top and dark trousers, the man turns into Fairfield Road and the High Street before heading towards West Drayton. As he leaves the alleyway he is passed by a car.

At this stage detectives have no evidence to believe that the rape is linked to any other offence.

The HMCC regularly carry out reviews of unsolved stranger rape cases to ensure all lines of enquiry are exploited, including appealing to the public.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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