Police have launched an appeal after a woman was raped at a park in Bromley.
The woman was attacked by a man in Warren Avenue Playing Fields just before 8.15pm on Friday, May 19, the Met said.
Although officers rushed to the scene following reports of the attack, the man had fled before they arrived.
The victim is being supported by specialist officers and no arrests have been made at this stage. Cordons are in place and officers remain in the area.
Detective Stuart Hart of the Met Police said: "The suspect approached the woman, who did not recognise him, but he made comments suggesting that she should know him.
"She was sexually assaulted and raped before the man made off on foot. The victim suffered a horrific ordeal and she will be given our full support.
"Tackling violence against women and girls is absolutely a top priority for the Met, and I can assure her that dedicated officers are doing all they can to identify the man responsible for this attack.
"The suspect is described as a black man with short hair, possibly aged 35 to 40 years of age, around 5ft 10ins in height and of slim build. He had what was described as 'an unkempt dry and scraggly black beard, patchy on one side'. He was wearing a dark coloured long sleeved shirt.
"If you may know the identity of this man or have information about somebody in the local area matching that description, please do not hesitate to call police."
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call 101, ref 4458/20may. To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.
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