Man stabbed in street in attempted robbery in east London
It happened in Plaistow in December.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was stabbed during an attempted robbery in Plaistow.
It happened at approximately 18:25hrs on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 when the victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by three males on Western Road, E13.
One of the males demanded his phone but the victim managed to run off before he was caught on Queens Road, at the junction with Rochester Avenue.
The suspects attacked him, stabbing him five times.
“This was a violent attack on a man who was walking in the street. "
The victim staggered to Green Street, E13 where he collapsed.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and provided the victim with first aid before taking him to hospital. He has since been discharged following treatment.
Detective Constable Oliver Beech, who is leading the investigation, said: “I am asking anyone who was in the area or any road users with dashcam footage which may have captured these events to come forward.
“This was a violent attack on a man who was walking in the street. Our enquiries have established that the three suspects may have been hanging around Western Avenue for around 30 minutes prior to this incident. Did you see them?
“I would also ask anyone who saw the three suspects fleeing towards Queens Market after the attack at around 6:30pm to get in contact.”