AN e-fit of a man who dragged a woman into his car in Hornsey and tried to rape her.

The victim, a 22-year-old woman, was walking home from Finsbury Park station when she was attacked in Ferme Park Road, near the junction with Ossian Road.

The attacker, who is in his mid-30s, dragged the woman into the front seat of a parked car and tried to rape her, but she fought back and managed to escape.

Police investigating have today issued the e-fit to try to gather more information on the attack, which happened between 12.30am and 1.20am on Saturday, July 2.

The attacker has dark hair, olive-coloured skin, he had stubble on his face, and spoke with a foreign accent, police said.

Anyone with information can contact Detective Constable Troy de Barry, who is investigating, on 0208 345 4512 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.