Images released of suspect in homophobic stabbing

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【Summary】New images of a suspect in a homophobic stabbing outside a gay club in London have been released by the police. The images were taken from a CCTV camera on a bus shortly before the attack. The police are treating the attack as a hate crime and are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect to come forward. The victims have been discharged from the hospital. A dedicated LGBT+ community liaison officer is available to provide support and assistance.

FutureCar Staff Aug 16, 2023 10:36 AM PT

Images released of suspect in homophobic stabbing

Police have released new images of the suspect in the homophobic stabbing of two men outside a gay club. The pictures were captured by a CCTV camera on a route 50 bus in Thornton Heath, south London, just before the victims were attacked. The unprovoked attack took place outside the Two Brewers in Clapham High Street at around 10.15pm on Sunday and is being treated as a hate crime.

Detective Chief Inspector Jivan Saivb, leading the investigation, urged the public to look at the images and see if they recognize the suspect. He asked if anyone knows the man or recognizes the clothes he is wearing to come forward with information. The two victims, who were taken to the hospital for treatment, have been discharged.

Pc Hayley Jones, the dedicated LGBT+ community liaison officer for Lambeth and Southwark, emphasized that she is available to provide advice and support to the LGBT+ community. She encouraged individuals to contact her directly if they have any information or need assistance with the investigation.

Anyone with information about the suspect can contact the police on 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting CAD 7198/13Aug. Alternatively, they can remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online. Pc Jones can be reached at 07825 101 104 or [email protected].