THE TEENAGER arrested in connection with a rape in broad daylight has been released on bail.

Police confirmed the 17-year-old, who was arrested on Thursday night in Enfield, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

The 29-year-old victim was attacked in a clearing in the wooded area behind High View Road in South Woodford on Wednesday afternoon, at around 2.50pm.

She was approached from behind by the man, who she said she had seen loitering around the area for around 30 minutes beforehand, who held his mouth over her hand and threatened to stab her, although the victim did not see any weapon.

After the attack, he made off on a dark-coloured mountain bike along the alley, heading towards Oakhurst Gardens.

The attacker is described as in his late teens, slim, black, of medium build with short black hair, wearing a green T-shirt, black tracksuit bottoms and carrying a small shoulder bag. He spoke with a local accent.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Sapphire Unit are investigating.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the incident room on 020 8345 3562, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.