Police appeal following attempted rape in Islington

"Detectives from Met Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted rape in Islington. Officers were called to Gillespie Park just before 7pm on Tuesday following reports of an attempted rape. A woman was walking through the park when she was approached by an unknown man hovering near some bushes, who then attempted to rape her, police said. The woman fled the scene and told officers that a separate unknown man chased the attacker."

"Police believe this man may be a potential witness and want to speak to him as part of their investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley said: This was an attack targeting a lone female in an open park space. We'd like to reassure the public that we are working at pace to try and find this suspect. We'd really like to speak to the man who chased after the suspect, as he may have some crucial details to help us identify him."

Detectives from the Met Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted rape in Gillespie Park, Islington, shortly before 7pm on Tuesday. A woman walking through the park was approached by an unknown man near bushes who attempted to rape her; she fled and reported that a separate unknown man chased the attacker. The suspect is described as Black, around 5ft 8in, wearing dark clothing. Officers are seeking to speak to the man who chased the attacker and any commuters who may have seen or heard the incident near Finsbury Park and Arsenal Underground Station. A crime scene is in place and the victim is being supported by specialist officers.

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