Suspect in series of rapes was on licence from prisonJoseph McCann, the man named by police in connection with the abduction and rape of two women plucked off the street in London, allegedly committed the offences after being released early from prison on licence. Later on Tuesday details emerged of the first rape for which McCann is a suspect, which happened on Sunday 21 April. That day two more rapes occurred for which he was named as a suspect. At around 2.30pm, the women broke free after a struggle in Osborne Road, Watford, where builders helped them escape. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers.”The Met declined to comment on reports that one of the women abducted was pregnant at the time.

Source: The Guardian April 30, 2019 07:39 UTC