A woman was raped last week in New Malden as police appeal for information.

The victim, who is in her early 40s, was attacked between 10pm and 11pm on Monday, April 4, in Springfield Place. 

She had walked from the South Lane West area and police believe she may have been followed by the suspect, a slim 6ft-tall black man aged between 25 and 30 with short, dark hair.

The suspect was also wearing dark-coloured clothing, police said.

Information can be reported on 020 8721 4122 or on 101 – or anonymously to Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.