Kilburn High Road stabbings: Police issue CCTV as manhunt continues after two men knifed in early morning attacks in north London

The man is thought to be linked to both attacks
Metropolitan Police
Megan White12 April 2019
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Police have released CCTV of a man they are hoping to trace after two people were stabbed in north London earlier this week.

Two men were attacked near Kilburn High Road in the early hours of Tuesday, with detectives now saying they are “confident” that the incidents were linked.

Police were initially called at 1.19am, when a 63-year-old man was found with a stab wound to the back.

He was taken to a central London hospital for treatment before being discharged, Scotland Yard said in a statement.

Just over an hour later, a 39-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen.

He remains in hospital but his condition has been deemed as not life-threatening.

Police are looking for this man in relation to the stabbings
Metropolitan Police

Detective Sergeant Mark Johnson, from North West Area's CID, said: "Following a thorough investigation, including analysis of CCTV, we are confident that the same person is responsible for both of the attacks that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 9 April.

"We have released images of a man we want to trace and speak to - do you recognise him? If so, please get in contact with police immediately.

"Since these two incidents, we have increased our presence in and around the Kilburn High Road area and, at this time, we are not aware of any further, linked offences.

“However, we need to identify and apprehend the person responsible for these attacks so I would ask anyone who has information that could assist this investigation, or who recognises this person, to contact us now.

"While our investigation remains ongoing, I would reiterate our message to those out and about in Kilburn High Street and the surrounding area - please remain vigilant, be aware of your surroundings and, if you see anything suspicious, call police immediately on 999."

Anyone who has information is asked to call North West area CID on 101 quoting CAD 386/09APR or tweet @MetCC. Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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