Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have launched a major investigation after a young woman was subjected to a horrifying sexual assault in the heart of London.
The 32-year-old victim was walking through a park in Westminster when she was suddenly ambushed. A man, who remains at large, forcefully dragged her into nearby bushes and raped her.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, in the vicinity of the Hilton hotel on Park Lane, an area normally bustling with tourists and traffic.
Police have cordoned off the scene as forensic teams work tirelessly to gather evidence. A dedicated team of officers is scouring CCTV footage from the area in hopes of identifying the perpetrator.
In an urgent appeal to the public, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "We are supporting the victim and providing her with specialist care. A crime scene is in place and officers will be in the area carrying out enquiries. We are urging anyone with information to come forward immediately."
This violent incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising serious concerns about public safety in central London. The police are treating this attack with the utmost severity and are pursuing all active lines of enquiry.
Anyone who was in the area of Park Lane between midnight and 3am on Tuesday, or who has any information that could assist the investigation, is urged to contact police immediately on 101, quoting reference number 0987/12MAR.
