Police tape has been put in place near a dentists in Elm Park after an alleged serious sexual assault in the area.

A crime scene has been put in place by officers in Rosewood Avenue after they received reports of the assault, that is said to have taken place at around 7.30pm on Saturday (April 20).

Police tape can be seen in photos outside Elm Park Dental Surgery.

This Is Local London: A crime scene has been put in placeA crime scene has been put in place (Image: Contributed)

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A resident has said that she had an appointment at the clinic at around 2pm and, while the surgery still has the tape outside, its entrance was accessible and open. 

This Is Local London: A police officer seen at the siteA police officer seen at the site (Image: Contributed)Metropolitan Police said they are carrying out investigations into the alleged sexual assault.

Officers have encouraged anyone with information on the incident to call the police on 101 quoting CAD: 496/23Apr.

The Recorder has tried calling the surgery for comment.