Search is on for New Cross railway station stalker accused of sex assault

Detectives have released an e-fit image of a suspect they need to trace in connection with an alleged sexual assault in New Cross Gate.

A woman in her 30s was walking home from New Cross railway station at around 2.50am on Saturday, December 16 when a man started following her.

In Jerningham Road the man emerged from behind a skip in front of the woman. He continued to walk alongside her for some time and, at the junction of St Asaph Road, he allegedly sexually assaulted her.

Detective Constable Marissa Harrison is leading the investigation, and is keen for anyone who recognises the man pictured, or who may have been in the area at the time and saw something suspicious, to contact police.

She said: “We take every incident of sexual assault extremely seriously and are committed to targeting predatory offenders. Women should be able to walk home safely on our streets without fear of being assaulted and so it’s crucial that we find this man.

“Were you in the area at the time? Did you see a man following a woman? Or maybe you live in the area and recognise the man pictured in the image?

“Please share any information or concerns you have with us as it could be vital information to help us in our investigation.”

At this stage, officers believe this to be an isolated incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD XX or, to remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: An e-fit image of the man police want to talk to (Picture: The Met)