The rape happened at Neasden Recreation Ground in Brent, north-west London, on July 31. The 69-year-old woman was reportedly attacked at about 6.30pm, Metropolitan Police said
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Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after a pensioner was raped in a park.
The 69-year-old woman was attacked at about 6.30pm on July 31.
The rape happened at Neasden Recreation Ground in Brent, north-west London, and was reported to the Metropolitan Police on August 2.
On August 7, officers arrested a man in connection with the incident.
He was charged with rape and possession of an offensive weapon.
The Met Police is now appealing for witnesses as the victim is believed to have spoken to three women and a male jogger in the park after the attack.
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The jogger is described as black, in his 30s, and the females are believed to be about 19 years old.
Two of the females were wearing hijabs and the other was short, wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt.
Detective Inspector Richard Lewsley said: “We would really like to speak to these four people as they spoke to the woman and they may have some key information to help this investigation.
“I would urge them, or anyone who was in Neasden Recreation Ground at around 6.30pm on 31 July, to come forward and contact police.”
If you were in the area, please contact police on 101 and provide reference CAD 2309/05Aug/21 so an officer can call you back.
Alternatively, you can also email [email protected] with your details including a telephone number where possible.
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