Authorities are appealing to the public for information regarding a violent attempted robbery that occurred in Hillingdon. Detectives have released an e-fit of the suspect in hopes of identifying him.
The incident unfolded on Judge Heath Lane, UB3, in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8. A 20-year-old victim, accompanied by friends, was confronted by an unknown man who demanded they empty their pockets. The situation escalated when the assailant lunged at the group, causing the victim to stumble and suffer a stab wound to the chest.
Thankfully, the victim’s injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening, and he received prompt medical attention. However, the emotional impact remains significant.
Detective Constable Ella Turvill, leading the investigation, emphasised the urgency of identifying the suspect. She stated, “This incident has had a profound effect on the victim, both physically and mentally. We urge anyone who recognises the man depicted in the e-fit to come forward.”
If you have any information or recognise the individual in the image, please contact the police at 101 or reach out anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, quoting reference CAD 518/08Apr.
