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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alexandra Sims

Woman raped in central London after asking teenagers for directions home

A woman has been raped in central London after asking a group of teenagers for directions.

The woman, in her 50s, approached the three teenagers in Edgware road, Westminster at around 6am on Saturday to ask for directions after returning from a night out.

Police said the group, described as youths of Asian or Arabic appearance, led her to Park West Place - a block of apartments minutes away from Hyde Park - where she was raped.

The trio then fled from the scene on foot, according to police reports.

The victim did not require any hospital treatment and police have offered her professional support services.

Detectives from the Sexual Offences Exploitation and Child Abuse Command are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage and forensics.

No has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

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