A PREDATOR posed as a Covid carer in full PPE gear to sexually assault an elderly woman in her home.
The man wore a disposable apron, face mask, gloves and a distinctive blue coloured carer's top to trick the victim.
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A woman was sexually assaulted by a man dressed as a carer
Once inside the home in Reading, Berks, he sexually assaulted the woman, who is aged in her 80s.
Police have now launched a hunt for the fiend following the horror on Wednesday.
The suspect has been described as white, aged around 40, 5ft 8ins tall and of a medium build.
Detective Inspector John Wordsworth, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “This is a concerning incident, in which a man described as wearing a carers’ uniform and PPE has sexually assaulted a woman.
“We have not received any similar reports before or after this offence, therefore I believe this is an isolated incident.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area and believes they saw a man matching the description of the offender on Wednesday evening to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police."
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Police are urging anyone with doorbell, mobile or dashcam footage in the roads around Meadow Park in Earley to get in touch.
Officers have asked the public to check footage between 5.45pm and 6.45pm on Wednesday to find the man.
Anyone with information can call Thames Valley Police by calling 101 quoting reference 43220005976.