Police are appealing for information following an allegation of rape in Sutton last week.

The incident is reported to have taken place at Crown Place, near Sainsbury's at the bottom of the high street, on Friday night into the early hours of Saturday, January 23. 

A spokesperson for Met Police said: "At approximately 10.40 am on Saturday, January 23 police received an allegation of rape.

"The incident is reported to have taken place at some point late on Friday, 22 January into the early hours of Saturday in Crown Place, Sutton.

"The victim - a female - is being supported by specially trained officers.

"No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue."

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD2261/23Jan.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.