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Detectives investigating eight sex attacks in Clapham and Brixton Hill have said a ninth assault is now being examined.

Police were called to Edithna Street, Clapham, on Saturday at 5.40pm after a woman was touched by a man several times on her backside. The victim was approached by a man while her back was turned before she was repeatedly grabbed.

When she called out for help. the attacker fled in the direction of Landor Road.

Police said his description matches those of similar assaults in the area. In all eight cases known to police, the suspect has been described as being of Mediterranean or Middle-Eastern appearance with dark hair. The victims have all been white females aged in their 20s or early 30s.

Chief Inspector Tony Hirst of Lambeth CID, said: "We are following up enquiries on this latest sexual assault. At this early stage, it is being linked to the previous eight assaults.

Interactive map of sex attacks in Clapham and Brixton Hill

"I would like to reassure the public that we have increased police patrols in Clapham and Brixton Hill areas. Detectives continue to study CCTV and are following up a number of active leads.

“I would like to remind everyone in the area to take sensible precautions: be aware of your surroundings and who is around you. If you feel uneasy about an individual or situation, trust your instincts. Always call police if you feel in danger.”

The latest incident comes a day after police repeated a warning to women about a suspected serial sex-attacker in south-west London after a man who had been arrested was released on bail.

Scotland Yard said patrols would be increased in the Clapham and Brixton Hill area after a 34-year-old man from Lambeth was bailed. He had been arrested on Thursday.

On Tuesday, a 30-year-old man was also arrested and has been bailed to return to a south London police station in November pending further enquiries.

The arrests were carried out following a series of alleged assaults on lone women in their 20s and 30s in residential areas of south London.

Detective Sergeant Gordon Barclay, who is leading the investigation, said: "We have had a good response following previous appeals.

"We would still like to advise women to remain vigilant when travelling at night and would also ask that anybody who may have any information regarding these offences to make contact with police."

Anyone who has any information or witnesses should to call the MPS on the police non-emergency line on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111. In the event of an emergency call 999.