Detectives are issuing an e-fit of a man they wish to identify after a woman was sexually assaulted and punched in New Cross.

Shortly after 3am on November 9 , a woman aged in her 20s was walking alone in Monson Road when she was grabbed by a man. He dragged her into a nearby alleyway and sexually assaulted her.

The victim screamed and the man punched her before walking away towards Old Kent Road.

She was taken to a haven, where she received specialist support.

The suspect is described as of Mediterranean appearance and around 35 years of age. He was wearing a hoodie with tracksuit bottoms and white Air Max trainers. He is around 5ft 5ins in height and of chubby build, with short dark hair. 

Anyone with information should call police on 020 8721 4640. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111