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Lone women warned of 'predatory minicab driver' in south-west London | |
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Women travelling home alone are being urged to use only minicabs they have booked, after three were assaulted in south-west London. | |
Metropolitan Police said the attacks took place in the Clapham and Putney areas on three mornings in August. | Metropolitan Police said the attacks took place in the Clapham and Putney areas on three mornings in August. |
Once the women were in the vehicle, the man stopped the car and assaulted them, a spokesperson for the force said. | Once the women were in the vehicle, the man stopped the car and assaulted them, a spokesperson for the force said. |
Although none of the women sustained serious injuries they were left "traumatised", the officer added. | Although none of the women sustained serious injuries they were left "traumatised", the officer added. |
The assaults took place in Battersea Rise on 3 August at 01:55 BST, and in Putney High Street on 11 August at 00:10 and 18 August at 02:47. | The assaults took place in Battersea Rise on 3 August at 01:55 BST, and in Putney High Street on 11 August at 00:10 and 18 August at 02:47. |
'Predatory man' | 'Predatory man' |
Det Insp Joanne Flynn, of the South West Command Unit's CID, said: "We are following a number of lines of inquiry, however, it is important that we make women aware that this predatory man is out there. | Det Insp Joanne Flynn, of the South West Command Unit's CID, said: "We are following a number of lines of inquiry, however, it is important that we make women aware that this predatory man is out there. |
"Although none of the victims sustained serious injuries, they were, understandably, traumatised by the incidents." | "Although none of the victims sustained serious injuries, they were, understandably, traumatised by the incidents." |
Det Insp Flynn added the vehicle "may or may not be a genuine minicab" and therefore it was important, that where possible, people booked cabs in advance and ideally "don't travel home alone". | Det Insp Flynn added the vehicle "may or may not be a genuine minicab" and therefore it was important, that where possible, people booked cabs in advance and ideally "don't travel home alone". |
Anyone who thinks they may have encountered the man or has any information about the attacks, is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police. | Anyone who thinks they may have encountered the man or has any information about the attacks, is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police. |
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