Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a man was slashed in the hand during an attempted knifepoint robbery in Isleworth. The incident occurred at about 11:40 am on Monday, June 29, in Burlington Road.
The suspect approached the victim on an e-bike, produced a knife, and demanded his phone and money. During the ensuing struggle, the victim was cut on the hand. The suspect then fled the scene.
Victim treated in hospital
Paramedics treated the victim, a man in his 20s, at the scene before taking him to hospital. His injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing, according to police.
No arrests have been made, and detectives are appealing for help to identify the alleged attacker.
Suspect description
The suspect is described as Black, aged between 18 and 20, wearing a black cap, black hooded top, black jogging bottoms, a blue surgical mask, and glasses. He was riding a white or silver e-bike.
Detective Constable Dan Horner, leading the investigation, said: “This was a terrifying incident for the victim, who suffered a cut to his hand as he fought off this thief. Despite significant enquiries, including house-to-house enquiries and tracking the suspect’s route from the scene, we have been unable to identify this man.”
Appeal for information
Horner added: “If you recognise the male or have information that could help our investigation, please get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 3147/29JUN26, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
