Police
are hunting this suspected knifeman after a double early hours
stabbing in Kilburn last month.
The
first victim, a 63 year-old man was stabbed in the back just after
1.00am on April 9 in Kilburn High Road.
He
was taken to a central London hospital for treatment before being
discharged.
At
around 2.35am police were called to reports of a second stabbing
further along Kilburn High Road, close to Cambridge Avenue.
Officers
and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a 39-year-old man
suffering a stab wound to the abdomen.
He
was taken to a central London hospital and his condition has been
deemed as not life-threatening.
Detective
Sergeant Mark Johnson, from North West Area's CID, said: "Following
a thorough investigation, including analysis of CCTV, we are
confident that the same person is responsible for both of the attacks
that occurred.
"We
have released images of a man we want to trace and speak to. Do you
recognise him? If so, please get in contact with police immediately.
"Since
these two incidents, we have increased our presence in and around the
Kilburn High Road area and, at this time, we are not aware of any
further, linked offences.
"However,
we need to identify and apprehend the person responsible for these
attacks so I would ask anyone who has information that could assist
this investigation, or who recognises this person, to contact us now.
"While
our investigation remains ongoing, I would reiterate our message to
those out and about in Kilburn High Street and the surrounding area -
please remain vigilant, be aware of your surroundings and, if you see
anything suspicious, call police immediately on 999."
There
are a team of officers dedicated to this investigation who continue
to work around the clock carrying out patrols, analysing evidence and
speaking to witnesses.
“At
this stage, no specific motive has been established for the attacks
and work continues, including liaising with partner agencies, to
progress this investigation.
No
arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.
Anyone
who has information is asked to call North West area CID on 101
quoting CAD 386/09APR or tweet @MetCC.
Information
can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or
online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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