Woman attacked by 'gardener'

13 April 2012

A man claiming to be a gardener forced his way into a woman's home and subjected her to a "particularly brutal" rape, police said today.

Detectives believe it is possible that the sex attack in Hounslow, west London, could have been premeditated.

The man knocked on the door of the woman's house on Friday evening and offered gardening services to her but when she refused and closed the door he burst in.

"The woman was then subjected to a particularly brutal attack. Detectives are investigating the possibility that the attack was premeditated." a Metropolitan Police spokesman said.

The assailant, aged about 30 and described as white, 5ft 4ins, and speaking with an Irish accent, carried out the attack at around 7.30pm.

Police said he was seen leaving the area in what was believed to be a P-registered Rover car.

Detectives were seeking the owner of this car or anybody that saw it on the night or in the area in the preceding two weeks.

Detective Chief Inspector Vic Mencner of Hounslow CID said: "If you recognise the description of the man or have been approached in the same way before, please contact us."

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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