Police hunt man who exposed himself to teenager and threatened rape

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a report of a man exposing himself to a young woman at a pub near Paddington.

Shortly before 11pm on Wednesday, May 18, a man verbally abused a 19-year-old woman at The Porchester pub in Bishop’s Bridge Road, before he exposed himself.

He then further verbally abused her and threatened to rape her.

Before he left the premises, he threw a pint glass, which hit the wall and shattered near the victim.

The victim attended a west London police station the following day to report the incident.

Detectives have now released an image of a man who they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Detective Constable Sean Crocker, the investigating officer from the Central West area’s CID, said: “This was an unprovoked and frightening incident for the young victim, and we are determined to bring the man responsible to justice.

“Tackling all forms of violence against women is a priority for all in the Met and all reports of sexual assault, such as this one, are taken extremely seriously.

“If you recognise the man in the photo, please get in touch with us, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1610/05Sep.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

Pictured top: The CCTV image of the man police want to question (Picture: Met Police)