Man Stabbed During Violent Burglary in Northolt

Happened in early hours of Saturday morning in Shadwell Drive

A man was stabbed and hit with a handgun in a violent burglary at his flat in Northolt.

At around 01:30hrs on Saturday, 19 March, two suspects forced their way into a flat in Shadwell Drive, and threatened the occupant as they searched the flat for money and property.

The man aged in his 40s - confronted the suspects and was stabbed a number of times. He was also struck across the head with a small handgun. He was taken to hospital, and has since been discharged.

The two suspects are described as young black men, both 6ft or taller and wearing dark tracksuits and masks. They are believed to have made off on foot carrying a laptop and various items of jewellery, possibly contained in a brown box.

Officers from Ealing CID are investigating.

Anyone who may have information that will assist the investigation should call police via 101 quoting 2506653/16 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

23rd March 2016