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Man Arrested Over Attempted Rape of Woman in North London Cinema

The detention followed public release of cinema CCTV footage by the Metropolitan Police.

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Overview

  • A woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted at around 3:45pm on June 11 inside a Finchley Road cinema in north-west London.
  • A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape on June 17 in Primrose Hill after a public appeal.
  • CCTV images showed the suspect, about 5ft 6in tall with dark hair on the sides of his head, wearing a black North Face coat and glasses as he walked towards Swiss Cottage.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley called the attack brazen and opportunistic and urged anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting reference 5365/11JUN.
  • Local neighbourhood officers continue patrolling the area and specialist Met Police teams are supporting the victim as the investigation proceeds.