Police have released imaged of a man with pierced ear and a scarred eyebrow who they want to speak to regarding a serious sexual assault in Hackney.

Hackney Gazette: The man police want to speak toThe man police want to speak to (Image: Archant)

The victim met the male suspect at a bus stop in Holloway Road, Islington, in the evening on Tuesday September 4 2012.

He threatened her and took her in a taxi to his home where the offence allegedly took place.

The victim managed to escape and alerted police and officers from the Sapphire sexual assault unit launched an investigation.

The suspect is described as a black man, aged around 35 years old, approximately 5’ 8” tall, of large build, with a pierced left ear and small scar on his right eyebrow.

Anyone with information should contact Shoreditch Police on 020 7275 3491.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.