Urgent hunt for double rapist as cops release CCTV of man they want to trace

Urgent hunt for double rapist as cops release CCTV of man they want to trace Police say the man is responsible for two separate rapes in London which have prompted a UK-wide manhunt - and seen a £10,000 reward issued Police have launched a major new hunt for a serial rapist who attacked two vulnerable women, with a reward of up to £10,000 issued for information leading to his conviction. Officers say the man is responsible for two separate attacks in southeast London which have led detectives on a manhunt across the country collecting DNA samples. The first attack took place over two years ago on June 19, 2024, with Met officers launching a probe into the rape of a woman on Sewell Road in Abbey Wood. The suspect was captured on CCTV leading the vulnerable victim to a derelict area before she contacted police to report she had been raped. Further enquiries connected the suspect to a similar offence involving another vulnerable woman near the Thames Path in Thamesmead in May 2020. The victims have continued to be supported by specialist Met officers and partner agencies. Independent charity Crimestoppers has now offered a reward of up to £10,000 for information passed to them anonymously which leads to the conviction of the man responsible. Since the attacks, detectives have carried out extensive enquiries using DNA matched from the scenes of both investigations. This has involved travelling across the country to obtain DNA samples and trawling through a list of men who could potentially be biologically related to the suspect. An image has also been recirculated of a man police wish to speak with in connection with the investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Zoe Hendrick, who is leading the investigation said: "This man has targeted two very vulnerable women, raping them in daylight hours in residential areas. "Investigations of this nature are extremely rare and our priority since the launch of the first investigation has been to support the victims and identify the man responsible. "In addition to the DNA enquiries, we previously issued an image of a man who we would like to speak with in connection with these investigations. We are recirculating these images in the hope that someone may recognise him and assist with our enquiries. "The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information they receive anonymously that leads to the conviction of the man responsible." Alexa Loukas, Regional Manager for Greater London at the charity Crimestoppers, said: "This is a deeply concerning case, and someone may hold information that could make a vital difference. Contacting Crimestoppers is completely anonymous: no names, no statement and no court appearance. "We don't want to know who you are, just what you know. If you recognise the man or know anything about these incidents, please tell our charity. It could help bring justice for the victims and prevent further harm against other women and girls." Police have urged anyone who recognises the man or has any information that could assist the investigation to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and give reference CAD 3842/30JUN2026. Information can also be given completely anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting the wesbite. Crimestoppers does not ask for personal details and cannot trace IP addresses. The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling the charity. If you contact Crimestoppers via the online anonymous form, the ‘Keep in Contact’ portal must be used, and a reward code requested on your initial contact.