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Victims help in sketching profile of hill rapist

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Clifford Lo

Two British tourists who were beaten and raped at knifepoint on a remote hillside near the top of Tai Mo Shan helped police officers draw a sketch of the sex attacker yesterday.

Last night, the rapist described by police as a 'powerful man' was still at large. He is thought to have a bite mark on one shoulder after one of the victims bit him during a struggle.

The attacker is believed to be a South Asian or South American, about 1.77 metres tall with a strong build. Police said the man is thought to be aged about 30.

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Assistant Tsuen Wan district commander (Crime) Superintendent Gareth Williams said the two victims had received medical treatment and counselling.

'They will continue to receive full medical and psychological assistance [arranged by police],' he said.

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Police refused to disclose whether the two women were still in hospital or whether the victims would leave Hong Kong soon.

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