Man, 57, stabbed in ‘random attack’ near Tower of London

An urgent manhunt for a knifing suspect is underway after a 57-year-old was stabbed in a “random attack” near the Tower of London.

The Met Police are urgently appealing for the public’s help to identify a man following a “random” stabbing in Tower Hamlets on Tuesday afternoon.

People have been warned not to approach the suspect - who was pictured leaving the scene of the attack carrying a dark backpack.

He appears to be white, and dressed in a dark, long-sleeved top or jacket.

Officers were called to Trinity Square, in Tower Hamlets, at 3.52pm yesterday (October 11) following reports a man had been stabbed.

Paramedics and the London air ambulance also dashed to the scene, as well as the City of London Police.

A 57-year-old man was taken to hospital, where his condition is not life threatening.

An investigation has been launched and a crime scene is in place, while initial enquiries suggest the victim was attacked at random, the Met said.

DS Ben Stephenson, from the force, said: “We are taking the unusual step of releasing this image very early in our investigation. We urgently want to locate this man.

“This appears to have been a random attack. No items were taken from the victim who did not appear to know his attacker.

“While we have no definite information to suggest there is any further risk to the public, given the nature of this incident we would urge anyone who sees this man, or recognises him, to call 999 and not approach him.”

Anyone calling 999 in relation to this incident should provide the reference 6655/11OCT.

The incident is not being treated as terror-related.