Police hunt thugs after man stabbed repeatedly in ‘shockingly violent’ Oxford Street attack

Police appeal: Officers want to speak to these men
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Patrick Grafton-Green20 December 2017
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Police are hunting two thugs after a man was stabbed repeatedly following a “petty argument” on Oxford Street.

The young men, believed to be aged in their late teens or early 20s, knifed the victim a number of times and slashed him across the face, police said.

The early morning incident took place at the Tottenham Court Road end of the capital's busiest shopping street.

Scotland Yard said the 32-year-old victim was rushed to a central London hospital with serious injuries. He has since recovered.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Jamie Grocott, said: "This was a shockingly violent attack that escalated from a petty late-night argument.

“There is no justification for such violence and it is only by good fortune that the victim's injuries were not life-threatening.

“It is very important that these men are identified as soon as possible."

Police in Westminster have released images of two men they wish to identify following the incident, which happened at about 4.30am on September 30.

Anyone who can assist in identifying either of the men pictured should call Westminster CID on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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