Police appeal after man is stabbed in back in Camberwell

Police are still trying to figure out why a man was stabbed in the back in broad daylight.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following the stabbing in Camberwell.

Police were called just after 4.45pm on Monday, April 20 to Neate Street to reports of a man with stab wounds.

On arrival police found a man, aged in his 50s, with wounds to his arm and back. The victim, who had been walking in Burgess Park, had been attacked from behind by a man who then left the scene in a black or dark coloured car.

London Ambulance Service attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. He has since been discharged.

DC Steve Moore, from Central South CID, said: “At this time we have yet to establish why this attack took place, but it appears there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect prior to the assault.

“If you were in the area and saw anything that could assist this investigation I would urge you to contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 4860/20Apr. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

No arrests have been made.