Attackers on the loose after man’s face slashed in violent robbery

Two attackers remain at large after a man was left with slashes across his face following an attempted robbery.

The incident happened on a towpath leading from Rotherhithe New Road to South Bermondsey Station in Southwark, at around 5.15pm on December 6.

A man in his 40s said he was approached by two men riding on the same bicycle. 

The victim said the two men pulled him to the ground and slashed his face twice with a knife in an attempt to steal his phone.

When they couldn’t easily grab the phone they cycled away empty-handed.

A member of the public saw the two men cycling in the direction of Stubbs Drive after the attack.

The two men were both described as white and aged between 18 and 20 years old and were wearing dark clothing.

The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital for further treatment treatment.

Detective Sergeant Darren Quartly said: “This was a violent and frightening attack on an innocent person. The suspects did not achieve their aim of stealing his phone but the pain they caused him physically and mentally is significant. 

“The scars from his injuries will be with him for the rest of his life and it will take him time to recover from this attack.

“We are determined to crack down on crimes like these to make our streets safer.

“The incident happened near a station at a busy time of day and so we think it’s likely that someone will have seen something or have some information that could help our investigation.

“If you know anything at all we urge you to get in touch.”

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

A spokesman from the Met said: “Anyone with information or any witnesses can contact police via 101 or @MetCC on X, quoting CAD 5048/6Dec.

“To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the crimestoppers-uk.org website.”

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