Police appeal after woman raped outside church in south east London

The attack took place in the grounds of St Peter's Church, Southwark
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Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was raped in south-east London.

Police were called to Liverpool Grove in Southwark just after 4am on Saturday following reports of the attack.

The incident is understood to have taken place at around 3am in the grounds of St Peter’s Church.

Following the assault, the victim sought help from people in a nearby house, and police were called.

Investigations are ongoing.

Detective Constable Jake Good, of the Metropolitan Police, said: “This was clearly a very serious incident and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify the person responsible.

“I would ask that anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at around that time to please come forward.

“Any detail – no matter how small – could assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting Cad 1207/10Oct.

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