AN 85-YEAR-OLD woman was subjected to an horrific sexual assault in her own home on Thursday.
At around 11.30am, the woman went to her front door in Birdlington Road after hearing the doorbell ring.
When she opened the door there did not appear to be anyone there, but a man then appeared, forcing the helpless woman inside her home and assaulting her.
The victim was taken to hospital where she was treated as a result of the attack.
She is now at home recovering from the incident.
The man is described as black, or possibly Asian. He is around 5ft 10ins tall and around 25-years-old.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Sapphire Team on 020 8345 4604 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police are also reminding people, especially the elderly, to be cautious when opening their doors to anyone they do not know.
For further crime prevention advice contact Enfield Police on 020 8345 1102.
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