Police hunt for 'minicab' rapist

The attacker threatened to shoot the woman before raping her

Police are continuing their inquiries after a woman was raped after getting into a car believing it was a minicab.

The woman, from Harlesden, left a friend's house early on Friday morning, and got into the car in a public car park behind Old Church Lane.

The driver allegedly threatened to shoot her. The car remained in the car park and the woman was raped.

Police said the man was described as black, about 35, with a wispy beard, and was said to have a foreign accent.

The woman said she was driven the four miles to her home after the attack, with the assailant taking a £5 taxi fare off her.

The attacker's car is described as a dark coloured, medium-sized car - possibly blue.

Anyone with information about the attack can ring Brent Sapphire officers on 020 8733 3947, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.