A violent thug, who stabbed his victim in the face and back during an attack in the West End, remains on the run.
Danny Vernon jumped bail and dodged his crown court trial, where he was convicted and sentenced in his absence.
Officers are now appealing for assistance in tracing him so he can begin serving his twelve-year sentence.
At Southwark Crown Court on September 19 he was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm, with intent.
He was found guilty of stabbing a 32-year-old man in Oxford Street on September 30, 2017.
The victim of that attack was discharged from hospital, having been treated for stab wounds to his back and face, leaving him with a serious facial scar.
Having been charged, Vernon appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on December 27, 2018.
He was bailed ahead of a trial at Southwark Crown Court, where he failed to appear on August 5.
Officers believe Danny Vernon knows he is wanted by police and is taking steps to avoid apprehension.
He has links to the Wimbledon area of London and to Bournemouth, Dorset.
If sighted, members of the public are urged not to approach him, but dial 999 immediately.
If anyone has any information as to Vernon’s whereabouts, please contact the police on 101 quoting reference CAD 5847/12OCT19 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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