Crime
E-fit image of man wanted for questioning in connection with Peterborough stabbing
Victim stabbed in the neck as he walked between Star Road and East Road, Peterborough.
An image of a wanted in connection with a stabbing has been released by Peterborough police. The e-fit image was released today. Anyone with information about the incident should contact police online quoting reference 10 of 15 September. Those without internet access should call 101.
The victim, who is in his 60s, was walking between Star Road and East Road, Peterborough, at 12am this morning (15 September) when he was approached by a man who demanded he hand over his belongings. When he refused the man stabbed him in the neck and ran off.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The man is described as white, about 5’6” with a deep voice and wearing dark clothing.
Detective Sergeant Justin Parr, who is investigating, said: “It is only luck that the victim was not more seriously injured so we are keen to trace the man responsible as soon as possible.
“We’re appealing to anyone who recognises the description, or who has information about the attack, to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information about the incident should contact police online quoting reference 10 of 15 September. Those without internet access should call 101.
Victim stabbed in the neck as he walked between Star Road and East Road, Peterborough.