Image released in hunt for E14 bakery stabber

A TEENAGER needed hospital treatment after being slashed by a mystery man with a Stanley knife. Now police have released an image of a man they would like to identify and interview in connection with the incident.

The incident occurred at approximately 3pm on Saturday, 25th January in a bakery in Market Square, E14. The victim was in the bakery when a man whom he did not know came up to him and began talking to him. The stranger then slashed at the teenager’s arm with a Stanley knife, before running away.

Detective Constable Luke Martinez, the investigating officer, said: “This was a shocking attack in the middle of the day in a busy area. I would like to hear from anyone who recognises the man pictured or has any information of his whereabouts.”

●Anyone who can help the police investigation is asked to contact police via 101 and quote reference CAD 4594/25Jan. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111 and give information anonymously.

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