DETECTIVES investigating an attempted robbery in which a teenager was stabbed in a children’s play area want anyone with information to come forward.

They were called on Sunday, April 11, just after 7pm, to Walpole Park, Ealing, where an 18-year-old had been stabbed in the arm.

Two men had attempted to steal his electric scooter. He had been sitting with two friends when two men approached them.

One had a knife and demanded the scooter. When they refused, the victim was stabbed three times before the attackers made off towards Ealing Green.

The first suspect is black, of stocky build, around 5ft10 in height with a well-trimmed moustache, brown eyes and well-groomed eyebrows. He was wearing green joggers with a black hooded puffer jacket and green hoodie.

His accomplice is described as slim and black, more than 6ft in height, with black braided hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black mask.

Det Con Damian Szpak said: “This was violent behaviour which could easily have resulted in a much more tragic outcome.”

Witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101 or make contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 5653/11APR21.