East London Stabbing: E-Fit Released

Police have released this e-fit of a suspected knifeman after a 28 year-old man was stabbed in the back and neck in east London.

Detectives would like to identify the male in connection with the stabbing in Ilford on Bank Holiday Monday, May 28.

The suspect is described as an Asian man, aged between 20 and 30 years old.

He was wearing a long green jacket and carried an eight-inch silver bladed knife with a brown handle.

He is believed to have left in the direction of Perth Road following the attack.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to Valentines Park on Perth Road, Ilford at 4.28pm to reports of an injured man.

At the scene a man was found suffering from stab injuries to his back and neck.

He was taken to an east London hospital where his condition was deemed not life-threatening and he has since been discharged.

Officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who who may have seen the suspect either before of after what appears to have been an unprovoked attack.

Anyone who witnessed this incident but has not yet spoken with officers should call police on 101 quoting reference number CAD5215/28May or tweet @MetCC.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.