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Barney Davis

Women sexually assaulted after being picked up by ‘fake taxi driver’

Police are looking to trace this man

(Picture: Met Police)

Police have released a photo of a man they want to speak to after two women were sexually assaulted as they got out of a “fake cab” on the way home from a nightclub.

The victim, in her 20s, had been with a friend when they left a Westminster nightclub at 3am on Sunday July 25.

The pair got into a car which they thought had been a taxi they had pre-booked before leaving the club.

But the women became suspicious when the driver began travelling in the wrong direction and offered them a drink. They refused and got out in Hornsey Street, Islington.

As they exited, the driver sexually assaulted the women before driving off towards Holloway Road.

The victim called police to report the attack at 4.15am.

An investigation was launched and detectives reviewing ANPR data and CCTV footage have today released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

Anyone who recognises the man in the image is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 1441/25Jul. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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