The man is believed to have been walking a Staffordshire Terrier at the time
Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in an Ilford park are appealing for a dog walker who helped the victim. The attack is believed to have happened on August 16 but was reported three days later.
The Metropolitan Police said a member of the public helped the victim by pointing her in the way of the park exit and offering her clothes.
He was walking what is thought to be a Staffordshire Terrier at the time. The man is urged to contact police as soon as possible to help with ongoing enquiries.
Officers believe he may have information that could prove vital to the investigation. An online appeal reads: “If this is you, or anyone you know, please get in touch as a matter of urgency…”
It is currently unclear what time or where specifically in Goodmayes Park the rape took place. The age of the woman is also not known. Anyone with relevant information is asked contact police on 101, quoting 3379/19AUG.
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