Police are calling for help after a recent series of armed robberies in a south-east London park.
A man has threatened people at knifepoint in Brookmill Park in Lewisham on three separate occasions – August 30, 31 and September 2. All of the robberies took place in the evening between 7.45pm and 10pm.
No one has been arrested so far.
Each time the suspect approached couples sitting on a bench in the park before drawing a knife and taking their mobile phones. During the August 31 robbery a victim in his 20s was rushed to hospital after being stabbed several times. He is still recovering, although officers said his life was not in danger.
The suspect in each incident was described as a skinny black man who was six feet tall, wearing a face mask and hood. Police are still looking into the incident and are calling for help from anyone who sees someone in the park matching this description.
Detective Sergeant Dan Rouse, of the south east command unit, said: “We are extremely concerned by the actions of the suspect, who clearly is a violent offender.
“We are working 24/7 to identify him and we’re asking the public to help. I urge anyone who has seen or sees a man in Brookmill Park matching the description of the suspect provided to call 999 immediately. Information as to his identity can be provided to 101.
“Please work with us to help catch this man and remove him from the streets.”
Any witnesses or those with information are urged to call 101 ref CAD 7037/31 Aug.
Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org/