Police appeal following sexual assault in Parkland Walk N4

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a sexual assault in Parkland Walk N4 at about 1445 hours on Tuesday 19 July.

A 19 year-old woman was walking along Parkland Walk from the entrance near Finsbury Park. When she got near to Oxford Road N4, the woman realised that a man was following her. The man tried to engage her in conversation and grabbed her wrist, pulling her towards nearby bushes. The woman screamed and freed herself, running to Stapleton Hall Road where she called police.

Local officers and a dog unit attended and could not locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as being a man aged about 30 years, about 5ft 7inches tall, of dark European appearance, wearing shorts and a t-shirt Police have been carrying out reassurance patrols along Parkland Walk.

Haringey CID investigates, enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Simon John of Haringey CID on 020 8345 0712 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There are sensible precautions everybody can take to ensure their general safety whilst out and about. = Think ahead and plan your journey, avoiding deserted areas.