A woman was raped in a secluded alley way in Thornton Heath last week.

The 44-year-old victim was standing outside a shop in London Road at the junction with Colliers Water Lane at about 1.00am on July 28.

She was grabbed by a man who dragged her into a secluded alleyway where he raped her before fleeing down Colliers Water Lane.

He is described as a 30-year-old Asian man, 5ft 6in in height, with dark eyes and dark hair, possibly spikey.

He was described as wearing a dark T-shirt, light denim jeans and dark trainers.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Officers were out in force last night at the scene a week after the incident looking for potential witnesses.

They are keen to speak to anybody who may have witnessed this incident.

There have been no arrests so far.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Croydon Sapphire Unit on 020 8649 1914; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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