Detectives investigating an attempted robbery in Isleworth have issued details about a man they’d like to trace.  

Police were called to a report of an attempted knifepoint robbery in Burlington Road on the 29^th of June.

An unknown man approached the victim on a bicycle, produced a knife and demanded the victim hand over his phone and money.

During a struggle, the victim, a man in his 20s, suffered a knife wound to his hand.

The suspect fled on the E-bike.

The suspect is described as a black man of around 18 to 20 years old.

He was wearing a blue surgical mask and glasses, and was riding a white or silver E-bike.

Detective Constable Dan Horner, who is leading the investigation, said:

“This was a terrifying incident for the victim, who suffered a cut to his hand as he fought off this thief.

“Despite significant enquiries, including house-to-house enquiries and tracking the suspect’s route from the scene, we have been unable to identify this man.

“If you recognise the male or have information that could help our investigation please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 3147/29JUN26, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.