Appeal issued after men break into home of woman and threaten her at knifepoint while she’s holding her child
Two men who forced their way into a woman’s home and threatened her at knifepoint while she held her child are being sought by police.
At 1.24pm on Tuesday, 15 November, the victim, a 22-year-old woman, was at her home in Wandsworth, southwest London, when two males knocked on her door and forced their way in.
She was forced into the kitchen at knifepoint by one of the males, who demanded money before they both fled.
Nothing is believed to have been taken and there were no reports of any injuries.
Detectives have now released pictures of the two men they are trying to trace as they pursue a number of enquiries.
Detective Sergeant Cerith Jones, investigating, 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 dashcam 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.”
Officers from the Metropolitan Police will be conducting extra patrols in the area over the coming days to reassure locals.
If you have information that could assist police, please call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 3421/15 Nov. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
