A huge police hunt is underway after a woman was reportedly raped on a street in Islington, north London. Authorities have urged the public to not approach the man as they continue to look for him following the alleged assault on March 28. He has been described as black with a slim build and in his late 20s. 

The force are now asking anyone who may know him, or any detail related to the incident, to come forward and contact the Met on 101, and quote 481/28MAR. Police officers said that the alleged victim is currently being supported by specialist officers while the search is ongoing. Detective Constable Stephanie Knight of the Met Police said: "We have released this image today with the hope that someone will recognise this man.

"If you do, you must let us know who he is. "The smallest bit of information could prove vital in the investigation.

"If you do see him, please do not approach and call the police on 999.”

This follows a mass arrest of more than 90 men in Camden and Islington in connection with rape and other offences against women and girls at the start of the year. 

On January 22 and 23, the Met arrested 17 men after an investigation into two rapes, two sexual assaults, an aggravated burglary, threats to kill, harassment, voyeurism and breaches of court orders, Scotland Yard said.

Several of the men were charged while the remainder were bailed as enquiries continue. 

The arrests follow a 16-day operation at the end of last year where police officers arrested 77 men. 23 of these men were charged as investigations continued. 

Chief Superintendent Andy Carter, the senior officer responsible for policing in Camden and Islington, said at the time: “I am absolutely committed to ensuring that we have everything in place to respond robustly and at pace to violence against women and girls, and also to provide victims and those at risk with the compassionate and effective support they need.

“We all know the Met has to keep improving and that we have much to do to rebuild levels of trust in police, in particular among women and girls. The effectiveness of this intensive activity is plain for all to see, and we will build on this throughout 2025."