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| South London sex attacks: 'Copycat' theory investigated | South London sex attacks: 'Copycat' theory investigated |
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| Several of a series of sex attacks in south London may have been committed by a "copycat", police have said. | Several of a series of sex attacks in south London may have been committed by a "copycat", police have said. |
| Nine women were attacked in Clapham and Brixton between 9 and 31 October, the Metropolitan Police said. | Nine women were attacked in Clapham and Brixton between 9 and 31 October, the Metropolitan Police said. |
| All of the victims were white, in their 20s and 30s, and described the suspect as having a Mediterranean or Middle-Eastern appearance. | All of the victims were white, in their 20s and 30s, and described the suspect as having a Mediterranean or Middle-Eastern appearance. |
| So far three men have been arrested, with two of them bailed. The Met has urged women to remain "vigilant". | |
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| Metropolitan Police Commander Simon Letchford said: "It may well be that we have one attacker, it may well be that we have copycat individuals, but we certainly will keep an open mind." | Metropolitan Police Commander Simon Letchford said: "It may well be that we have one attacker, it may well be that we have copycat individuals, but we certainly will keep an open mind." |
| He said the force had received more than 30 calls about the attacks and additional uniformed officers were patrolling the area. | He said the force had received more than 30 calls about the attacks and additional uniformed officers were patrolling the area. |
| "We are certainly keeping an open mind as to whether he has committed other offences anywhere across London and I would encourage anyone who has been a victim, or who recognises this male, to contact us as soon as possible," he said. | "We are certainly keeping an open mind as to whether he has committed other offences anywhere across London and I would encourage anyone who has been a victim, or who recognises this male, to contact us as soon as possible," he said. |
| Two men, aged 34 and 30, have been arrested in connection with the attacks and bailed, while a third man, aged 32, remains in police custody. | Two men, aged 34 and 30, have been arrested in connection with the attacks and bailed, while a third man, aged 32, remains in police custody. |
| South London sexual assaults | South London sexual assaults |