Kidnap girl, 12, 'was assaulted'

A 12-year-old girl was abducted from West Croydon BR station, bundled into a container and subjected to a terrifying all- night ordeal. She escaped and made her way home, despite being severely beaten and sexually assaulted.

The attacker, aged about 40, is described as having a red, pockmarked face. He was white, 5ft 9in, scruffy, with short brown hair, and may have been carrying beer cans. He wore a red and white checked shirt, black jacket and blue jeans.