Appeal to find bike rider with 'large angular nose' after man allegedly raped in Earl's Court
Police are hunting a suspect with dark hair and a "distinctive" nose after a man was allegedly raped in London's Earl's Court on 4 October.
Thursday 19 December 2024 19:06, UK
Police investigating an alleged rape in west London have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify as they hunt for a suspect with a "large nose".
The victim, a man in his 30s, was approached by another man in Hesper Mews, off Bramham Gardens, in Earl's Court at around 12:10am on 4 October.
The two spoke for a few minutes before he was allegedly raped, a Metropolitan Police statement said.
Follow our channel and never miss an update
The suspect was riding a bike with a food delivery bag on his back.
He left the scene shortly afterwards, cycling out of Hesper Mews and turning left into Bramham Gardens.
He is described as being aged in his 20s, white, with dark hair and a "distinctive large angular nose". He was wearing all black clothing.
The victim is being supported by specialist officers.
Be the first to get Breaking News
Install the Sky News app for free
Read more from Sky News:
Water bills to rise by average of 36% over next five years
William and Kate reveal Christmas card featuring royal children
The Metropolitan Police has now released a CCTV image of the man they wish to trace inside a nearby shop and are calling on anyone who recognises him to come forward.
Local residents or anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the alleged rape are also being asked to think carefully about whether they heard or saw anything "unusual".
Anyone with CCTV or doorbell cameras who hasn't already spoken to police are being asked to check them to make sure nothing of relevance has been captured.