Police are searching for a man after an alleged assault and rape took place in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to reports of an alleged assault and rape by an unknown man in the Welling area at 1.43am today (April 21).

The female victim is being supported by specialist officers.

There has been no arrests at this stage.

Further investigations into the location and circumstances are ongoing.

A police cordon remains in place in Ruskin Drive.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 01:43hrs on Friday, 21 April to reports of an alleged assault and rape by an unknown male in the Welling area.

“The female victim is being supported by specialist officers.

“No arrests; further enquiries into the location and circumstances continue.”