Christchurch police are commending a rape victim who is recovering from a serious sexual attack in her own home.
The woman in her 20s was raped on Tuesday morning while her 7-month-old baby was also in her Middlepark Road home.
It is alleged a Maori or Polynesian man in his 40s talked his way into her house by posing as a contractor looking at storm damage and attacked her.
Detective Senior Sergeant Darryl Sweeney said the victim has provided a very detailed description of the man.
"She's a very brave young lady. Of course she's very distressed. She's been of immense help to the police for this investigation going forward.
