Abbey Wood rape in derelict garages prompts Met appeal for public help

Police have released footage of a man they want to identify and are appealing to the public for information following the rape of a woman in Abbey Wood.

An investigation was launched on Wednesday, June 19 after police were informed of a rape that took place in Sewell Road at around 7pm.

The victim was approached by a man who led her into derelict garages in Sewell Road and then sexually assaulted her.

Following a trawl of CCTV from the area, police identified that the suspect had been in the same area on the same day at 3pm.

If you recognise this man or have any information that could help the investigation, call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and give reference Op Larkin.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: E-Fit of the man police are trying to trace