Clapham homophobic double stabbing: Police release CCTV image in connection to attack
Police have released a CCTV image in connection a homophobic attack that took place on Sunday in which two men were stabbed.
The victims, aged in their 20s and 30s, were stood outside the Two Brewers club – a more than 40-year-old LGBTQ+ venue – when they were attacked by a man who stabbed them both with a knife before running away, at around 10.15pm in Clapham High Street on Sunday.
Both men were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.
Police enquiries are ongoing to locate and arrest the suspect.
Detectives investigating the attack have released an image of a male they want to identify. The image was taken from outside the venue at the time of the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Jivan Saib from the Central South Command Unit leads the investigation and 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.”
A man who is reportedly one of the victims, named only as Neil, posted about he incident on Instagram on Monday. He said: “I could never be prouder or more gay than I am today”.
“I’ve not been left feeling sad, nor angry, or confused,” he wrote. “I’ve just been left so many questions.”
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PC Hayley Jones who is the dedicated LGBT+ Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for Lambeth and Southwark said: “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.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 7198/13Aug.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
If you wish to contact the Lambeth and Southwark LGBT+ CLO please contact PC Hayley Jones on 07825101104 or Hayley.Jones@met.police.uk
Pictured top: CCTV image of the man police would to speak to (Picture: The Met)
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