A man has been charged with raping a woman in Twickenham earlier this week.

The woman, aged in her mid-40s, reported that she had been raped by a stranger at around 8am on Monday, August 21 in Marble Hill Park.

She is being supported by specially trained officers.

Later that day, a man, 28, was arrested on suspicion of rape at an address in Lambeth.

He was charged on Wednesday, August 23.

Police ask that any witnesses or anyone with any information call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 2537/21AUG.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Detective Inspector Simon Sherlock from the South West Command Unit said: “Protecting woman and girls is an absolute priority for the Met and the woman who was attacked is being fully supported by specialist officers.

“We are conducting a thorough investigation, but we are also asking for the public’s help.

“We know there were people in the park at the time of the assault, but even if you did not witness the incident, you could still have vital information.

“I am asking anyone who was in and around Marble Hill Park at about 8am on Monday, 21 August to come forward.

“You can always call Crimestoppers if you do not want to give your name, but however you decide, please do make contact and tell us what you know.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers are appealing for information following a rape in Twickenham.

“The incident happened at around 08:00hrs on Monday, 21 August in Marble Hill Park, TW1.

“A woman, aged in her mid-40s, reported she had been raped by a stranger.

“The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

“Following enquiries, a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape, later that same day, at an address in Lambeth.

“He was subsequently charged on Wednesday, 23 August.

“Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 2537/21AUG.

“To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.”