A teenage girl was allegedly raped in broad daylight in east London.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service’s Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command said they are investigating the alleged attack in Damien Street, Whitechapel, at 3.30pm on Friday, February 26.

The suspect is described as an Asian man with a moustache who is aged about 20 years old.

He was wearing a red Nike cap, a black jacket, white t-shirt, blue jeans and black Nike Air Force trainers, a Met spokesman said.

The alleged victim has since been seen by specialist support services and is being supported by specialist sexual offence investigation officers.

Detectives investigating the allegations are appealing for anyone with was in the area at the time or who saw the described suspect to contact them immediately.

Anyone with information should call detectives at the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.