Police investigating a rape in central London have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
A woman was walking near Tottenham Court Road underground station when an unknown man pulled up in a car between 9pm and 11.30pm on 19 December 2023, the Metropolitan Police said.
According to the force, she was driven around Central London before the car stopped in Long Acre WC2, and the woman was reportedly raped.
The woman reported the incident to police and an investigation was launched by detectives in Westminster.
DC Adam Ramsden said: “We have been working around the clock to gather as much evidence as we can about the suspect and enquiries are ongoing.
Police put out the CCTV in a press release on Sunday morning, as they issued an appeal for information from the public.
“We are releasing this image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the investigation.
“He is described as a fair-skinned black man with short hair and freckles.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact ‘X’ @MetCC and quote ref: CAD 5149/27DEC23
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.