Woman in her 30s sexually assaulted outside Tube station during early hours sparking urgent manhunt
A woman in her 30s reported that a man sexually assaulted her in Hammersmith in the early hours of Sunday, May 18.
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On the morning of the assault, the victim was followed by a man as she walked along Hammersmith Grove, past Hammersmith Underground station.
He caught up to her and sexually assaulted her before running off towards Hammersmith Broadway.
The woman is currently being supported by specialist officers.
After the victim reported the sexual assault, the police immediately launched an investigation.
The man in question was seen running north on Park Road toward Browning Avenue before heading to a residential area.
He is described as white, in his 20s and approximately 5ft 8in to 6ft tall.
He has dark hair and was wearing a black North Face jacket, black trousers and white trainers.
Detective Superintendent Lucy O'Connor, leading the Met's investigation, said: 'Women and girls should be safe to walk the streets of London without being attacked. That is why we need to identify a man in connection with this incident and are now asking the public to help.
'If you were in the area on the morning of Sunday, 18 May or if you recognise the man in the footage, please contact us as soon as possible.'
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