19 September 2024 09:48 Detectives release image of man they want to speak to in connection with Tower Hamlets rape The rape is reported to have happened on 4 February, 2017 but was reported to police last month.

Detectives are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to a rape investigation in Tower Hamlets.

Police are investigating a report of a rape that occurred on 4 February 2017 in Kingsland Green.

The incident was reported to police on Monday, 19 August 2024 and an investigation was launched by the Central East area’s Public Protection team.

The victim continues to be supported by specialist officers.

Detectives have followed up a number of lines of enquiry and have today issued an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting reference CAD 2597/19AUG.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.