Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a woman was raped in Finsbury Park.
The offence occurred between 22:40hrs on Wednesday, 11 July and 08:00hrs on Thursday, 12 July near Finsbury Park Gate.
The victim, a woman in her 40s, was walking through the park before she was attacked and raped in a secluded area of the park.
Detectives from the Met’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command (CASO) are investigating and returned to Finsbury Park on Wednesday, 18 July – a week on from the attack – to renew their appeals for witnesses and information.
Detective Inspector Jimi Tele, of CASO, is leading the investigation. She said: “This nasty attack has left the victim extremely shaken. We are determined to identify those involved and bring them to justice.
“If you were in the area at this time and saw anything suspicious, please get in touch. Your information could prove vital to building a clear picture of what took place.”
Anyone with any information which could help progress this investigation is urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference cad1802/july11 or tweet @MetCC.
Alternatively, to give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
