Rolex Robbery: Vicious Knifeman Wanted

Police hunting a vicious knifeman, who stabbed a middle-aged gent in west London while demanding his expensive Rolex watch, have released this e-fit of the suspect.

At 6.30pm on January 15 the 56 year-old victim was approached outside a pub in Comeragh Road, West Kensington.

The suspect, who was brandishing a knife, demanded the watch and stabbed the man in the arm.

He left empty-handed and fled in the direction of Barons Court Road.

The victim was taken to a west London hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

The suspect is described as a black male, aged between 28 and 32 years-old, approximately 5ft 9ins - 5ft 10ins tall, of a stocky build, with short tight curly black hair, possibly with a flat top, wearing a dark coloured hooded anorak or hooded parka type coat.

No arrests have been made.

Detective Constable Imran Khan, of Hammersmith and Fulham CID said: "We are appealing for witnesses in the area to come forward. It would have been busy at the time of the incident, someone may have seen something that could assist our investigation.

"The suspect threatened the victim with a distinctive looking knife, with a red handle and red blade.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or recognises the description of the suspect issued in the e-fit."

If anyone has any information is asked to contact Hammersmith and Fulham CID on 0208 246 2442 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.