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Police have released CCTV footage of the moment a man slashed an unsuspecting woman across the bottom with a sharp object in an attack in Westminster.

The Metropolitan police are appealing for information about the attack, which took place on Sunday 28 October at about 8.45pm. The footage was of a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the incident who casually walked away from the scene shortly after the assault on the woman.

The victim, a woman in her 20s, was entering a flat on Craven Terrace when a man came from behind and slashed her across the bottom with a sharp object.

The woman received a superficial wound which required medical attention at hospital.

Police described the incident as a random attack, but urged people who could identify the man to come forward. He was described as being of medium to tall build and wearing a big jacket and a hat at the time of the assault.

DC Yousuf Bhamjee, from Westminster CID, said: “This assault has had a significant impact on the victim. I am appealing for anyone with information to get in touch with us on 020 7321 7620.”