Woman Holding Baby Threatened at Knifepoint in Wandsworth

Two males forced their way into her home and demanded cash

Male brandishes knife at woman holding her baby. Picture: Met Police

Video footage has been released by police of a woman holding her small child being threatened at knifepoint in the kitchen of her home in Wandsworth.

The 22-year-old woman answered a knock on the door of her flat at 1.24pm on Tuesday, 15 November and two males forced their way in.

One of the males pushed her into the kitchen and drew a knife pointing it at her neck while she sought to protect her child. He demanded money but the pair are believed to have fled empty handed.

Although badly shaken, the woman and her child were not injured.

The person who branded the knife was wearing a Tesco branded top and his face is clearly visible in stills taken from the CCTV.

Detectives from the South West Command Unit are leading the hunt to find the pair.

Police wish to speak to this person who was filmed brandishing a knife. Picture: Met Police

Detective Sergeant Cerith Jones said: "The community will be appalled by this awful incident and I know many people will want to reach out and help us identify them.

"I urge local people to please check your doorbell and dash cam footage for any material that could assist us. If you were in the vicinity and saw two men acting suspiciously, or running away, we want to hear from you.

"The young woman was terrified and it is imperative that we catch the men responsible."

Police will conducting extra patrols in the area over the coming days to help reassure local people.

One of the males police wish to speak to. Picture: Met Police

If you have information that could assist police, call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 3421/15 Nov.

To remain 100% anonymous please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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November 17, 2022

Woman Holding Baby Threatened at Knifepoint in Wandsworth

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