05/12/2013

Girl, 13, Raped In Dagenham

Police in London are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old girl was raped.

The attack happened at 9pm on Saturday 30 November as the girl was walking home from Becontree Avenue. Met Police said she was grabbed from behind and dragged on to a grassed area in Eleanor Gardens before being sexually assaulted.

Just prior to the attack, the victim believed someone was following her.

The suspect is described as a tall, slim white man with stubble or facial hair.

Any witnesses have been urged to contact police or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(JP/IT)

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