Clapham stabbing: Police release image of man wanted in connection with attack outside Two Brewers

Detectives have released an image of a man they wish to identify in connection with a homophobic attack on two men in South London. The pair were stabbed by a man with a knife outside the Two Brewers pub in Clapham on Sunday evening (August 13), before he ran away.

Both victims, aged in their 20s and 30s, were taken to hospital. They have since been discharged.

Enquiries are ongoing to arrest the suspect. The image of the man police wish to locate was taken from outside the venue at the time of the attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Jivan Saib from the Central South Command Unit said: “I am asking the public to look at this image and see if they recognise this individual – it is vital that we identify and locate him as soon as possible.

“Officers have already collated witness accounts and scoured CCTV for evidence and this work remains ongoing.

“I appreciate those who have come forward and spoken to police but would ask that if you were in the area and saw these events unfold, but have yet to contact us, then please do so.”

PC Hayley Jones, the dedicated LGBT+ Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for Lambeth and Southwark, added: “We understand some people from the LGBT+ community may not have the confidence to speak to police; my role was introduced to provide a dedicated LGBT+ point of contact to support the community and advise on investigations where homophobia and transphobia is a motive. You can contact me directly for advice and support, or to assist this investigation.”

Following the incident, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “The incident in Clapham High Street on Sunday night was abhorrent. It’s a huge relief that the victims of this appalling attack are out of hospital, and my thoughts remain with them and their loved ones.

“I have always been clear that there is no place for hate in London. I stand with LGBTQI+ Londoners and will do all I can to end hate crime in the capital. My team, along with the Met Police, are supporting and working closely with the LGBTQ+ Venues Forum and its members who will be invited to attend an urgent meeting later this week.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 7198/13Aug.

To provide information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

To speak to the Lambeth and Southwark LGBT+ CLO, contact PC Jones on 07825101104 or [email protected].