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Man with 'devil gremlin' tattoo sought by police after teen dragged into bushes and raped in south-east London

Detectives are trying to find William Trotter, 39, with links to Bromley: Met Police
Detectives are trying to find William Trotter, 39, with links to Bromley: Met Police

A man with a 'devil gremlin' tattoo is being sought by police after a teen was dragged into the bushes and raped in south-east London.

Police warned members of the public not to approach William Trotter, 39, if they spot him but to call 999 immediately.

One of his upper teeth is believed to be missing and on his right arm he has a tattoo of the figure of a ‘devil gremlin’ with the name ‘Rhys’ written above and ‘Daniel’ written below.

It comes after police were called to reports of a man restraining and assaulting a woman in Turpington Lane, Bromley at 12.39am on Friday, March 20.

Officers quickly attended and found a distressed woman, aged in her late teens, in Turpington Lane.

The victim told officers she had been dragged into the bushes by an unknown man and raped.

She sustained a head injury and two black eyes in the attack and is now being supported by specially trained officers.

William Trotter who is urgently sought by detectives (Met Police)
William Trotter who is urgently sought by detectives (Met Police)

Detective Chief Inspector Dan O’Sullivan said: “Following a previous appeal we would now urgently like to speak to William Trotter in connection with this investigation.

"If you do not want to give your name you can call Crimestoppers, who will not ask for your details, but however you want to do it, call and tell us what you know."

Trotter is believed to have links with Bromley, Lewisham and Lambeth in London. He also has strong links with Glasgow in Scotland.

He is described as being 5ft 6ins with a shaved head and green eyes.

Police say he was last seen he was wearing a, dark blue jacket, dark trousers, a pink face mask and was holding a blue carrier bag.

Detective Chief Inspector O’Sullivan added: "This is an inquiry into the violent rape of a young woman and I would ask anyone with any information to search their conscience and do the right thing by calling police.

“In the meantime we are asking women who are walking alone to remain vigilant and to report anything suspicious to police – always call 999 in an emergency.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or contact police via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 181/20MAR.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.