Horror as woman is raped at park in broad daylight by man armed with a knife – with attacker on the loose | The Sun

A WOMAN was allegedly raped in broad daylight while walking through a London park, as cops have launched an urgent manhunt.

The victim reported that a man had approached her and made sexual comments, before following and assaulting her.

The woman, in her 20s, claimed that she had been raped between 9.30am and 10.30am on May 26.

The attack allegedly took place in Burgess Park in Southwark, South London.

She told police that a man approached her and made inappropriate comments, prompting her to walk away.

He then reportedly followed her, at which point she ran.

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The attacker then caught her as she tried to hide and suggested that he had a knife, before raping her.

Cops confirmed that they are seeking a man in relation to the horror.

He is described as a black man of a large build in his late-20s or early 30s, with a scar under his left eye.

His voice was deep and he had a London accent, while he had bushy eyebrows and a close cut beard.

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The man was reported to be wearing black jogging bottoms with no visible logo and a black durag or hat.

Detective Constable Timea Fazekas of the Metropolitan Police said: "This was a truly horrific incident for the victim and she is being fully supported by officers specially trained to investigate sexual offences.

"Despite this undoubtedly terrifying ordeal, the victim is able to recall significant details about the attacker.

"I ask members of the public to consider this description and speak to us if you think you know who the man could be.

"Similarly, if you were in the park at the time and perhaps and remember seeing a man matching this description, or anything out of the ordinary, please get in touch with us without delay."

Anyone with information is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting reference CAD 2579/26MAY.

Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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