Police are appealing for information after rushing a woman to hospital from Camden on Sunday evening.

Police were called to reports that a woman had been raped in Camden Gardens on Sunday evening at around 11pm.

The woman, aged in her 40s, had been out to meet a friend in a pub in Camden High Street.

After leaving the pub, she walked along Kentish Town Road towards Camden Gardens.

Police were called by a motorist at 11:04pm, who reported that a woman had been raped.

She had flagged the driver down to ask for help.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a woman, aged in her forties.

She was taken to a central London hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

DCI Adam Ghaboos, from Central North Safeguarding is leading the investigation.

He said: “I am appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything unusual in the area of Camden Gardens between about 20:00 that night and 23:00 to get in contact with us.

“We are investigating this serious sexual assault.

“If you were in the area of the gardens or on Camden Street or Kentish Town Road and saw something or someone suspicious please call us as it may help our investigation.

“This was a violent attack and I urge anyone who has information to come forward.”

The woman was taken to hospital suffering from serious injuries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Investigation Team via 020 8733 6404, or anonymously on Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.

You can also tweet information to police via @MetCC.