Police have issued an e-fit of a man after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted while walking alone in Croydon.

A woman, aged in her 40s, was reportedly grabbed by a man in Healthfield Road.

The incident is alleged to have taken place at around 1am on November 21, 2021.

The woman reportedly ran away before calling the police.

Officers then searched for the man but could not find him.

He is believed to have left in the direction of South End.

The man was believed to be eastern European and is described as being approximately 5ft 6ins tall and aged in his 30s.

He was reportedly wearing a black jacket and had short-cropped hair.

Anyone who recognises the man in the e-fit is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 559/21Nov21.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Officers investigating a sexual assault in Croydon have released an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to.

“At around 1am on 21 November 2021 a woman, aged in her 40s, was walking along Heathfield Road when she was grabbed by a man who sexually assaulted her.

“She ran away before calling police.

“Officers carried out a search of the area, however the suspect was not found.

“He is believed to have left in the direction of South End.

“The man is believed to have been eastern European and is described as being approximately 5ft 6ins tall and aged in his 30s. He was wearing a black jacket and had short cropped hair.

“Anyone who recognises the man in the e-fit is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 559/21Nov21.

“To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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