Police appeal: Can you help?

Police are appealing for information about a linked series of four rapes in Hounslow and Richmond.

The attacks happened between February 14 and May 4, 2009 in the following areas:

  • Inwood Road, Hounslow (February 14)
  • Hounslow Road, at the junction with Brainton Avenue (22 February)
  • Crane Park, Whitton (30 April)
  • Telford Road, Whitton (4 May)

All of the victims are aged between 16 and 25.

The attacks happened late at night and in the early hours of the morning.

The suspect in all four offences is described as having a dark complexion. He is in his mid-to-late 20s, with chubby cheeks and thick eyebrows.

  • Do you recognise the description of this man?
  • Do you think you might know who the suspect is?
  • Have you come in to contact with him in any circumstances?
  • Did you see or hear anything suspicious in these areas on the dates of the attacks?

Anyone with any information is urged to call the Incident Room on 0208 785 8244 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Information reporting a crime

Contact your local police station to report any crime. Your local police crime prevention officers can also provide advice if you want more information about your safety.

  • 999 (0r 112 from mobiles) in case of emergency
  • 0300 123 1212 - non-urgent concerns about day-to-day crime and disorder issues
  • www.met.police.uk/

More information

If you or someone you know has been affected by any of these issues, help is available. View information on support for people who have been sexually assaulted or raped.