CCTV images released in hunt for man who sexually assaulted and attempted to rape woman, 18, in east London bakery

Investigating officers want to speak to this man
Met Police
Patrick Grafton-Green7 February 2018
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CCTV images have been released after a man sexually assaulted and attempted to rape an 18-year-old woman in an east London bakery.

The young woman had just finished an overnight shift at a shop in Cranbrook Road, Ilford, when a man approached the door and said he knew the owner.

When she opened the door to speak to him he pushed his way in, grabbed her and dragged her to the back of the shop.

There he sexually assaulted her and tried to rape her, Scotland Yard said.

Police appeal: Detectives want to speak to this man after the incident on December 21
Met Police

A pair of scissors was held against the victim's throat as she was forced to hand over her purse. More than £500 was taken from her and the till.

Detective Constable Angela Nemeth, of the Met's Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command, said: "The suspect has abused this woman's trust before forcing his way in and dragging her to the rear of the shop to attack her.

"We are appealing for any information as to the identity of this man."

The victim was attacked at about 4am on December 21.

The suspect is described as black man in his 30s. At the time of the attack he was wearing a grey hooded jumper, black jacket, dark grey bottoms and black trainers.

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.

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