Detectives are investigating an alleged rape in New Malden.

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A mat left by forensics this morning

A cordon was in place in Dickerage Lane this morning after a woman, aged in her 20s, was said to have been attacked by a man as she walked along the road at about 11.40pm last night.

The woman has been taken to a Haven and is being supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said.

The Met's sexual offences, exploitation and child abuse command is investigating.

No arrests have been made and the attack is not being linked to any other incident, a police spokeswoman said.

It is the third sexual attack in New Malden in the last few weeks.