CCTV appeal after schoolgirl raped in south London

Detectives investigating the rape of a schoolgirl have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to.

The reported incident took place on the afternoon of September 11 in south London, after the victim had finished school.

The girl, 15, dressed in her uniform got off a bus on Streatham High Road at around 3.30pm.

A man approached her and engaged her in conversation as she turned into Guildersfield Road, Metropolitan Police said.

The suspect then led the girl into an alleyway off Buckleigh Road where he is understood to have sexually assaulted her.

Following the attack, the man walked back down Guildersfield Road towards Streatham High Road.

Police have now released CCTV footage of a man they wish to trace in connection with the incident.

Detective Constable Larissa Nightingale from the Central South Safeguarding Team said: “We know there were people in Guildersfield Road and the surrounding area who would have seen this male walking with this girl.

“If you have yet to come forward to police with information, I would urge you to do so immediately.”

No arrests have yet been made. Enquiries continue.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured or who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 and quote CAD 5718/11Sept19 or tweet @MetCC. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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