Islington attempted rape: £10,000 reward for information
Police are seeking to identify a man after a woman in her early 20s was attacked on Church Road.
Police are appealing for information following an attempted rape in Islington. The incident occurred on July 4 at approximately 3:20 am. A woman in her early 20s was approached by a man on Essex Road. He then led her into the entrance of a building on Church Road, where he physically assaulted her and attempted to rape her.
The attack was interrupted when two members of the public heard the woman shouting for help. Their intervention caused the suspect to flee the scene towards the Angel area. The victim is being supported by specialist officers, according to Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley.
Reward and Appeal for Information
Crimestoppers, an independent crime charity, has offered a £10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. DCI Paul Ridley announced the reward on BBC’s Crimewatch Live. He stated that while extensive enquiries have been made, public assistance is needed to trace the suspect.
“We’ve conducted extensive enquiries using a range of investigative tools, but we need to trace this man, and we believe the public can help us do that.”
Detectives have released CCTV footage and an image of a man they wish to identify. He is described as being of average build, approximately 5ft 8ins to 6ft tall, with short hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a distinctive tie-dye T-shirt featuring blue and pink streaks.
Seeking Second Witness
Police are also seeking to identify and speak with the second member of the public who intervened in the attack. This individual is described as a white man in his late teens or early 20s, with an athletic build and curly ash-blonde hair. DCI Ridley believes this person may possess crucial information and has appealed directly for him to come forward.
Anyone with information about the suspect can contact the police on 101, quoting reference CAD 1303/4JUL26. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What happened in Islington on July 4?
On July 4, a woman in her early 20s was subjected to an attempted rape on Church Road, Islington. The assault began on Essex Road around 3:20 am. Two members of the public intervened, causing the suspect to flee.
02Is there a reward for information?
Yes, Crimestoppers has offered a £10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible for the attempted rape. This reward is for information provided to the charity.
03What do the police want to know?
Police want to identify a man seen wearing a tie-dye T-shirt, described as average build and between 5ft 8ins and 6ft tall. They also wish to speak to a second member of the public who intervened, described as a white man in his late teens or early 20s with an athletic build.
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