Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man following a series of four unprovoked stabbings in the Hayes area. Detectives have released an image of the individual, described as a black man, who they need to trace.
The first attack occurred at approximately 9:30am on Wednesday, July 3rd on Glencoe Road in Hayes. A man, described as around 35 years old, of muscular build, with straight dark hair, and dressed in dark clothing, attacked a 42-year-old man with a knife, resulting in an injury to the victim’s ear.
On Sunday, July 7th, two incidents were reported. The first, at about 10:00am, involved a suspect armed with a knife, wearing a hoodie and white gloves, who attacked a 41-year-old man near a bus stop on Glencoe Road in Hayes, inflicting multiple cuts to the face and neck. Later that same day, around 10:00pm, a man wearing a hoodie, white t-shirt, and dark trousers, slashed a 57-year-old man in the face with a knife on Friar Road in Hayes.
The final attack took place on Monday, July 8th, at about 3:10am. A 47-year-old man was attacked by a suspect dressed in black clothing and a puffer jacket on Yeading Lane in Hayes, causing injury to the victim’s eye.
Detective Chief Inspector Garth Hall, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are very concerned about these attacks, which have left four men with significant injuries.
“It is clear we need to catch the man responsible as soon as possible. I would urge anyone who recognises the man pictured to contact police immediately.
“I understand there will be concern in the community about these incidents and so we have increased resources and patrols in the Hayes area to provide reassurance.”
Police urge anyone with information about these incidents or who recognizes the man in the image to contact them immediately by calling 101 quoting reference 2585/03Jul. To give information anonymously individuals can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.
