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Met police issue video appeal two years after rape of teenager in south-west London

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Howie, M. (2026, October 12). Met police issue video appeal two years after rape of teenager in south-west London. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/met-police-appeal-rape-teddington-b1300433.html

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Metropolitan police have released images of a man they want to speak with regarding the rape of a 19-year-old woman that occurred around 1.30 am on October 21, 2024, at a residential address in Prince’s Road, Teddington, south-west London. Detective Constable Felicity Briggs is leading the investigation and has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. The police are urging anyone with information to contact them directly or through Crimestoppers anonymously.

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Detective Constable Felicity Briggs of the Metropolitan Police led an investigation into the rape of a 19-year-old woman reported on Monday, October 21, 2024, at a residential address in Prince’s Road, Teddington, south-west London. Around 1:30 am that day, police launched urgent enquiries including reviewing CCTV and doorbell camera footage and conducting forensic examinations.

Nearly two years later, on an unspecified date, the Met released images of a man they wish to speak with regarding the case. Detective Constable Briggs commended the victim's bravery and highlighted continued support from partner agencies. She emphasized that her team has worked diligently to identify the perpetrator but is still seeking public assistance to secure justice for the young woman involved.

The appeal encourages anyone who recognizes the individual or possesses relevant information to contact the police directly or through Crimestoppers anonymously.

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Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in south-west London have released images of a man they wish to speak to. asserted

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An probe was launched around 1.30am on Monday, October 21, 2024, after it was reported that a 19-year-old woman had been raped hours before at a residential address in Prince’s Road, Teddington. asserted

woman → launch → Road

Detectives carried out urgent enquiries, including the review of CCTV and doorbell camera footage and forensic examinations. asserted

Detectives → carry → CCTV

Nearly two years on, police have released images of a man they would like to speak with. asserted

they → release → man

Detective Constable Felicity Briggs, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said: “I’d like to firstly commend the bravery of the victim in this case, who we have continued to support alongside our partner agencies. asserted

we → lead → agencies

“Since the launch of the investigation, our team have worked hard, examining all the available evidence, to identify the man responsible and hold him accountable. asserted

him → work → man

Read More “We remain determined to do everything we can to secure justice for the young woman involved. asserted

we → read → woman

I am appealing directly to the public to support our investigation and please contact us if you recognise this man. asserted

you → appeal → man

Anyone who knows who the man is, or has information that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact police quoting reference 01/985471/24. uncertain

that → know → reference

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website, www.crimestoppers-uk.org. asserted

you → contact → website

Met police issue video appeal two years after rape of teenager in south-west London

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