Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have taken a significant step forward in an ongoing investigation into a harrowing rape allegation in Edgware. They have released an image of a man they urgently want to speak to in connection with the incident.

The alleged rape occurred at approximately 00:40 on Wednesday, September 6, when the victim, a man in his twenties, was making his way home from a night out with friends. He was outside Edgware underground station on Station Road when the horrifying incident unfolded.

According to the victim’s account, he was approached by an unknown man who struck up a conversation with him. Tragically, the interaction took a sinister turn as the man is alleged to have sexually assaulted him in a nearby car park area.

Distressed and traumatised, the victim immediately contacted the police, prompting the launch of a thorough investigation into the matter. The victim is currently receiving support from specially trained officers to help him through this difficult time.

Detectives have been working tirelessly, conducting extensive inquiries to identify and locate the individual responsible for this heinous crime. As part of these efforts, they have released an image of a man they believe may have crucial information regarding the case.

Members of the public are being urged to come forward if they recognise the individual in the image or possess any information that could aid the investigation. The police have provided contact details for this purpose.

You can reach out to the authorities by calling 101 or posting @MetCC, quoting reference CAD 3688/15SEP23. For those who wish to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted at 0800 555 111.