An urgent appeal has been issued after a woman was allegedly raped in a night-time attack in Harrow.
The Metropolitan Police said they were called at 11:45pm on Saturday, November 2, to reports that a woman had been raped on Church Hill in Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Officers attended and are continuing to provide the woman with specialist support, the force said in a press release.
A male was arrested on November 4 in connection with the investigation. He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing, the Met said.
Investigators want to talk to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident.
Detective Sergeant Phil Inman said: “We know this will cause of lot of concern and anxiety in the area, especially as the attack took place in close proximity to the High Street.
“I am also asking that you review any CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage that may assist our investigation – in particular between around 22:00hrs and midnight in the roads surrounding St Mary’s Church, Churchfields Open Space and Grove Open Space.
“If you have any concerns please speak with a local officer.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting CAD 8605/02Nov.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
