Police Issue eFit Image After Attempted Rape Near Dukes Meadows
Woman's attacker fled when man looking for his dog approached
eFit image of the person police would like to trace
May 26, 2023
Police investigating an attempted rape in Chiswick have issued an eFit image of a male they would like to speak to.
The attack took place in the late evening on Saturday 13 May near Anstice Close (W4 2RJ), a residential cul-de-sac close to the river by Dukes Meadows.
At around 11:50pm a woman was returning home from the Barnes area after attending a party. She crossed Barnes Bridge and walked through a local estate. When she reached Promenade Drive she was approached by the male who asked her ‘Why she was walking alone?’.
He then proceeded to attack her pushing her to the ground. The woman, who was wearing a white dress, immediately began screaming and kicking her assailant as he pulled off her underwear.
As the assault was in progress, a man who was looking for his dog which had run away approached. He was walking in the direction of Promenade Drive using the torchlight on his phone to search.
When the attacker saw the torchlight, he ran away in the direction of Barnes Bridge.
The police are asking anyone who thinks they may recognise the person in the eFit or witnessed anything on the evening of the attack to call 101 and quote the crime reference 0510851/23.
If you wish to remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit: Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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