'Extremely violent' machete stabbing outside mosque in Deptford

Police are hunting a man over an “extremely violent” machete attack outside a mosque in Deptford, south-east London.

Detectives on Thursday said Abdullahi Mohamed, 24, was wanted over a stabbing on February 9 outside the Deptford Islamic Centre on Childers Street.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with a stab wound. His condition was not life-threatening.

Met Detective Constable James Richardson said: “Mohamed is fully aware that police are trying to locate him for this offence.

“Anyone who knows him or has information on his whereabouts should contact us. This was an extremely violent attack, using a large machete, and Mohamed is believed to be dangerous.”

Officers said they had carried out a number of enquiries to locate Mohamed but were now releasing an image in a bid to seek the public’s help to find him.

The incident is not thought to have been a hate crime.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting CRIS 3203506/24. For an immediate sighting, do not approach Momahed but call 999, police said.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.