More than 1,000 abandoned vehicles, including high-end sports cars, have been cleared from streets and housing estates in a borough-wide crackdown by Ealing Council.

Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.

The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.

The woman, who woke to find Kyran Smith sexually assaulting her, branded a £30 reward offer

A spokesperson for the council says the usual approach of issuing fines has been ineffective.