Police release image of man they want to speak to following Newham stabbing

Anyone who sees him is advised to call 999 immediately.

Catalin Bostan is believed to be sleeping rough in the Barking or East Ham areas
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 6th Feb 2024

Detectives have released the name and image of a man they want to speak to following a stabbing in Newham.

Police were called out on Wednesday, 31st January to a residential address in Oakfield Road, E6 to reports a woman had been stabbed.

She was taken to an east London hospital, where thankfully her injury was assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

Following extensive enquiries police have released details of a man they want to speak to.

He and the victim are believed to be known to each other.

Catalin Bostan, 46 is a Romanian national and is described as approximately 5ft 8” tall and of stocky build.

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, burgundy trainers and a black coat with a white stripe.

Officers believe he could be sleeping rough in the Barking or East Ham areas.

Anyone who sees him is advised to call 999 immediately - he should NOT be approached.

If you have information as to his whereabouts please call 101 or post on X @MetCC ref CAD 5365/2 Feb.

To remain 100% anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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