Alleged trafficking and rape of 14-year-old boy, e-fit issued: West London
(W6 - Wednesday, 22 June, 2011)

Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of three Vietnamese men wanted in connection with the alleged trafficking and rape of a 14-year-old boy.

It is believed the teenager was trafficked in to the UK from his home in Hanoi, Vietnam, in early 2010.

The boy alleged he was forcibly taken from his grandmother's home in Hanoi after she was unable to repay a loan she had taken to fund her medical expenses.

He told officers that he was transported to the UK in the backs of numerous lorries and vans.

When he arrived in the country he was held captive and forced to work in a cannabis factory and illegal gambling den - both believed to have been in the West London area.

Two men - aged between 35 and 45 allegedly raped the victim during his time in captivity.

The boy eventually escaped from the house where he was being held.

He appealed to a passer-by for help and was taken to Hammersmith police station where he reported his ordeal.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Human Exploitation and Organised Crime Command are appealing for help in tracing all three suspects.

Detective Constable Lee Moreton said:

"This young boy has suffered a most terrifying ordeal.

"We urge anyone who may know anything about these individuals to contact the Human Exploitation and Organised Crime Command."

The three men of Vietnamese origin are described as follows:

Suspect [A], known as "Hung" is described as:

• 5ft 3ins tall
• aged 40-years-old
• black hair
• dark skin
• large stomach
• gold tooth at the front of his mouth

Suspect [B], known as "Lam" is described as:

• 5ft 9ins tall
• aged in his 40s
• black hair

Suspect [C], looks similar to Hung is described as:

• plump with a large stomach
• round face
• short, black hair
• flat nose
• dark eyes
• 5ft 3ins tall
• a scar on his left upper arm across his tricep but not vertical

Anyone with information is asked contact the Met's Human Exploitation and Organised Crime Command on 0800 783 2589.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Metropolitan (London)

Address:
Hammersmith
West End
W6