Police have released an e-fit of a teenager they are looking to find after a woman was assaulted in Hither Green.

The woman, aged in her 40s, was attacked at 1.30pm on Thursday, September 28 while walking along Brownhill Road towards Hither Green.

Police say she was approached by two young men when she was walking along the street.

One of the teenagers allegedly tried to grab her bag; when she refused to let him have it, he headbutted her.

The suspect is believed to be around 16-18 years old.

PC Hayley Sheehan said: “This was a very distressing incident for the woman involved. We have been investigating the offence but unfortunately so far we have not identified a suspect.

“Please look at this image carefully. Could you have been in the location on Thursday 28 September? Do you live or work in the area and do you recognise this young man?

"If you would rather contact us anonymously you can do so via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

“Please share any information or concerns you have with us as it could be the break in the case we are looking for.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Detectives investigating an assault in Hither Green have released an e-fit of a teenager they are looking to identify.

“The woman, aged in her 40s, was attacked at 13:30hrs on Thursday 28 September while walking along Brownhill Road, SE6 in the direction of Hither Green.

“She was approached by two young men when she was walking along the street. One of the teenagers tried to grab her bag.

“When she refused to let him have it he head-butted her.

“The suspect is believed to be around 16-18 years old.

“PC Hayley Sheehan leads the investigation and is asking for anyone who recognises the man to contact police without delay.”

Anyone with information which could help detectives in this investigation is asked to call 101, quoting 4268/28SEP23.