Search for ‘heroic’ skateboarders who tackled Oxford Street attacker after fatal stabbing

A search has begun to find two ‘heroic’ skateboarders who tackled an Oxford Street attacker who fatally stabbed a man in his 60s.

The brave members of the public tackled the knife-wielding man, using a skateboard to restrain him.

The 60-year-old man was attacked shortly before 8pm on Thursday of last week, and died later the same day as a result of his injuries.

Police have now released a photograph in a bid to find the members of the public who stepped in to help.

Tedi Fanta Hagos, 25, of Ravenhill, Swansea, has been charged with his murder.

The two men shown in the image released by detectives, both of whom appear to be skateboarders, stepped forward and led the intervention.

One of them used his skateboard to subdue the attacker, allowing him to be restrained.

The two skateboarders did not stay at the scene to speak with police but their key role has only come to light following a review of CCTV and other video footage of the incident and its aftermath.

Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Tunstall, who is leading the investigation, said: “In addition to being immensely brave, we believe these two individuals may also be key witnesses.

“In stepping forward as they did to apprehend a violent individual, they showed great courage and potentially prevented others from being attacked.

“I want to be clear that while they used force to subdue the attacker, those actions were entirely reasonable and are not in question.

“They can be assured that we wish to speak to them solely as witnesses.”

The pair are urged to call the incident room on 0208 785 8099.