Man in 60s raped in the street with suspect, 32, arrested

A man in his 60s was raped outside of a church in the early hours of the morning.

Police were called to Station Road in Harrow, north west London, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Bruke Desalagne, 32, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and rape.

One local, who wished to remain anonymous, said: ‘Definitely time to fast track our plans out of here!

‘Having lived in Harrow all my life, I cannot believe how dreadful it has become.

‘That poor poor man.’

The Metropolitan Police said: ‘Bruke Desalagne, 32, of no fixed address has been charged with rape on Wednesday, July 23.

‘He was set to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, July 24).

‘Officers were called at 00.49hrs on Wednesday, 23 July to reports of a sexual assault on Station Road, Harrow.

‘The victim, a man in his 60s, is being supported by specialist officers.

‘Mr Desalagne was arrested at the scene on suspicion of sexual assault and charged as above.’

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