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Appeal for suspect in Isleworth attempted robbery
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery in Isleworth have issued an image of the suspect.
Police were called at 11:40hrs on Monday, 29 June to a report of an attempted knifepoint robbery on Burlington Road, TW7.
An unknown man approached the victim on a bicycle, produced a knife and demanded the victim hand over his phone and money. During a struggle, the victim suffered a knife wound to his hand. The suspect fled on the E-bike.
Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service. The victim, a man in his 20s, was treated at the scene for the wound to his hand. He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were confirmed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives have released CCTV images of the suspect, who is described as a black man, around 18 to 20 years of age, who was wearing a black cap, black hooded top and black jogging bottoms.
He was wearing a blue surgical mask and glasses, and was riding a white or silver E-bike.
Detective Constable Dan Horner, who is 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.
“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 Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
