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COPS have released CCTV of a man after a woman was driven around central London before being raped near a Tube station.

The woman was walking near Tottenham Court Road station between 9pm and 11.30pm on December 19 last year.

CCTV footage of the man
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CCTV footage of the manCredit: PA

An unknown man then picked her up in a car and drove her around central London.

The car stopped in Long Acre, Covent Garden, where the woman is said to have been raped.

She reported the attack to cops and it is now being probed by detectives in Westminster.

CCTV footage shows a man dressed in blue jeans, a hooded black coat and black trainers walking down the pavement.

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Cops describe him as a fair-skinned black man with short hair and freckles.

Detective Constable Adam Ramsden said: "We have been working around the clock to gather as much evidence as we can about the suspect and enquiries are ongoing.

"We are releasing this image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with the investigation.

"He is described as a fair-skinned black man with short hair and freckles."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact ‘X’ @MetCC and quote ref: CAD 5149/27DEC23

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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