Police have released a CCTV image of a witness they are trying to trace after an 81-year-old woman was attacked and raped in Balham. 

The woman had got of a number 155 bus in Balham High Road at aound 8.30pm before she was followed by a man and attacked in the street, before being taken to a secluded area and raped on Friday, February 10.

Police are still investigating what happened, and are keen to trace the witness in the CCTV still.

Detective Inspector Melissa Laremore from the Met's Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Command said: "My team are keen to trace a male witness seen on Rinaldo Road, Balham on the evening of the incident. He was wearing a jacket with a distinctive American flag design on the back.

"A CCTV image of this man has now been released. I would urge him to come forward and contact police.

"In addition to this, the victim's distinctive red Marks and Spencer's jacket went missing after the attack.

"My investigators are working to trace it in and around the local area as it is of important evidential value. If you have any knowledge of its whereabouts, please get in touch."

A 41-year-old man from Tooting has been charged in relation to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 020 8649 3105 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.