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Police have released footage of two men after a 13-year-old girl was lured into a park and raped in an 'awful attack' in London.
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Detectives are investigating after the girl reported being attacked in Bethnal Green, in the east of the city.
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Officers were alerted to the 'awful attack' on the youngster at around 11.30pm on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
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She told police she had seen two men on Whitechapel Road, and they convinced her to follow them into nearby Weavers Fields where she was raped.
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She was later found by a member of the public who assisted her.
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A £10,000 reward is being offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers, for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
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The victim's parents today released a statement through the Metropolitan Police, detailing the 'devastating' impact of the attack.
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'Our daughter continues to live in fear for her safety and no longer feels comfortable being on her own,' they said.
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Police have released footage of two men after a 13-year-old girl was raped in an 'awful attack' in London
Officers wish to identify the men after the teenager reported being raped in August 2024
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'Wherever possible, we accompany her because she simply doesn't feel safe without us.
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'She should be enjoying her teenage years, spending time with friends, growing in confidence and looking forward to the future.
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Instead, so much of that has been taken away from her as a result of this incident.
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'While we have done everything we can to support her and stay strong as a family, the impact has been devastating.
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This has affected all of us in ways that are difficult to put into words.
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'We are asking anyone who knows anything about what happened that night to come forward.
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Even the smallest piece of information could help provide answers and bring us a step closer to justice.'
Detectives have conducted extensive enquiries since 2024 which have included forensic examinations, speaking to potential witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage.
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Detective Chief Inspector Anna Deighton, leading the investigation said: 'This was an awful attack on a teenage girl who was targeted and subjected to sexual violence.
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Two years on, our enquiries into this investigation are continuing.
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If you recognise the men in the CCTV we have released with this appeal, please come forward and speak to us.
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'If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, it is vital you get in touch.
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'We are also working alongside the independent charity Crimestoppers, which is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.'
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Alexa Loukas, Regional Manager for London at Crimestoppers, said: 'The impact of this horrific crime continues to be felt by the victim and her family two years on.
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No young person should have to live in fear or have their sense of safety and freedom taken away from them as a result of such a devastating attack.
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'We know that someone may hold information that could help identify those responsible.
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No matter how insignificant it may seem, that piece of information could be crucial in helping secure justice for the victim and her family.
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'Crimestoppers is an independent charity and everyone who contacts us remains completely anonymous.
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We never ask for your name or any personal details.
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'If you know something about this crime but feel unable to speak directly to the police, please come forward and tell us what you know.
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By speaking up anonymously, you could help bring those responsible to justice and prevent others from becoming victims.'
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Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting 01/668295/24, or to contact Crimestoppers via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.
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This is a breaking news story and is being updated.
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