Barge walk Kingston-upon-Thames. Pic: Eirian Evans
A 13-year-old the girl was attacked and raped by a man in his late teens to early twenties on a grass area near Barge Walk in Kingston-upon-Thames on the 17th of may.
The suspect is described as an Asian man in his early 20s wearing blue jeans and a dark coloured leather jacket. She and the suspect agreed to meet again after meeting previously in Camden.
Detectives are searching for a young couple whom the victim remembers passing on Barge walking in the opposite direction, towards Hampton Court. The woman, who checked on the girl’s welfare, is described as around 25-years-old with fair skin, a blonde bob and wearing a denim jacket.
DC Pete Condron of the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command, said:
“I would appeal in particular, I would appeal to the victim to call us. They may hold vital information about what happened.”
Anyone with information is urged to call the police incident room on 020 8721 4251 or via 101.To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Officers from Kingston-upon-Thames are carrying out patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the local community. Anyone with concerns should speak to officers directly or contact their local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
