Police investigating 2019 stabbing in Leyton issue CCTV appeal

On the evening of June 1 last year, officers on patrol in Midland Road, Leyton, were flagged down and told a man had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, hands and wrist.

The victim was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, and although he suffered serious injuries, he thankfully survived.

Detectives believe the man was stabbed outside a house in Wesley Road, close to the junction with Leigh Road.

Police believe the stabbing took place in Wesley Road, pictured. Credit: Google Street View

The 28-year-old victim had been walking when he was approached by a man who is described as black, of stocky build and with his hair in short plaits.

The suspect is alleged to have stabbed the victim multiple times while demanding money.

He is then said to have picked up a brown leather holdall type bag and walked along Leigh Road in the direction of Abbots Park Road.

More than a year-and-a-half on from the stabbing, police have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the stabbing.

Police would like to speak to this man pictured in connection with a stabbing in Leyton in 2019. Credit: Met Police

Detective Constable Nicola Cross, of the Met's North East Area CID, said: "This was a brazen attack on a residential street in broad daylight that left a man in hospital with serious injuries.

"I believe that anyone who knows this man pictured will be able to recognise him from the image we’re releasing today.

"If you are able to tell us who he is, or if seeing the footage makes you remember something you saw on that evening in June 2019, I would urge you to come forward."

Anyone who can help police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD6504/01JUN19.

Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org