Peckham Knife Attack: CCTV Of Suspect Released

Police hunting a knifeman, who with two other men attacked a teenager in busy Peckham, have released this CCTV still of the suspect.

The 19 year-old was punched and kicked to the ground by the trio and suffered a cut to his hand as he tried to defend himself from the blade.

He was walking in Rye Lane at 3.15pm on April 22 when approached by the three males and after a brief verbal altercation, they attacked him - punching him to the ground then kicking him.

The victim managed to get to his feet and was chased by two of his attackers into a fast-food restaurant.

One of them pulled a knife and tried to stab him several times.

The victim received a cut to his hand as he defended himself and both men fled the venue.

The male suspect who remains unidentified is described as light skinned black male with long, braided hair, of slim build and approximately 6ft tall.

He was wearing a grey sweatshirt with the words 'Sneaker Freak' on the front and blue jeans.

The victim was taken to hospital where he was treated and later discharged.

A 21-year-old male was arrested on 20 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, with intent, and a second male was arrested on 14 July and released on police bail pending further enquires.

The third suspect, shown in the CCTV image holding a knife remains unidentified although it is believed that he may have links to the east London area.

Police are calling for help from the public to identify him.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Tessa Lyle-Meller of Southwark CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 3011268/15.