The Met Detectives are appealing for useful information from the general public after a woman was attacked at knifepoint in Chingford.
A man attacked a 25-year-old woman who was walking her dog in an alleyway beneath Ridgway Park in Waltham Forest.
Police received the report on Monday, July 20 between 15:30hrs and 16:30.
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It was gathered that the attacker cut the woman’s cloth with a knife, banged her head against a wall and kicked her dog in a drastic attempt to sexually assault her.
The woman struggled and fought back and the suspect reportedly fled along the alley towards Chingford Avenue.
According to the description by the victim, the attack is white, slim built with bright blue eyes and brown eyebrows, and over 6ft tall.
He was wearing a black pullover, grey shorts, black latex gloves and a black facemask during the time of the attack.
Met officers from North East Safeguarding command are investigating the incident.
Speaking on the issue, the lead investigator, Detective Inspector Jeremy McDermott said: “This was a cowardly attack by someone who was intent on hurting this woman, who had never seen him before. Despite the heart-stopping circumstances, she managed to fight back and force him to run away.
“Understandably, this incident is going to cause concern in the local community but please know that we are doing everything we can to find out who is responsible so we can hold them to account.
“However, we also need the public’s help. If you witnessed anything at all in the Ridgeway Park area or the roads around the area, please get in contact. If you have CCTV of the area, I’d like to hear from you. No matter how small or insignificant you think it might be, please contact my team.
“We are working tirelessly, day and night, to identify and pursue offenders, help bring perpetrators to justice, support victims, engage and reassure the public, and keep our communities safe.”
The Police said it had arrested a 26-year-old man in connection to the incident and currently released on bail to return in August.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD5360/20JUL20.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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