Police hunt for man ‘with no trousers’ after LAS worker threatened with knife

A man “assaulted” a member of the London Ambulance Service (LAS) after he had just delivered a patient to a hospital in Camden, North London, on Monday (2 May), just before 8pm.

The LAS staff member had dropped off a patient at University College Hospital, Euston Road, and was parked in an ambulance bay. While outside the vehicle, he was approached from behind by a man who pushed a knife against his back.

The victim was able to diffuse the situation and the suspect eventually backed away, placing the knife in a bag and leaving the scene. Police are appealing for help to identify a man they wish to speak with in connection with the incident.

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The Met have released a photo and asked anyone with information to come forward. In the shot, a man is seen wearing a grey hoodie and glasses and he appears not to be wearing trousers.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers investigating an assault on an ambulance crew member are appealing for help to identify a man they wish to speak with. The incident took place at 7.55pm on Monday, May 2. An ambulance crew, who had just delivered a patient to University College Hospital, parked in an ambulance bay.

“A male crew member, who was outside the vehicle, was approached from behind by a male who pushed a knife against his back. It was fortunate that the victim was able to diffuse the situation and the suspect eventually backed away, placing the knife in a bag and leaving the scene. Police are very keen to hear from anyone who knows who the man is.”

If you can identify the man in the picture, police urge you to call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 6309/2MAY. To remain anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visitCrimestoppers-uk.org.

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