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Streatham Hill stabbing: Mother attacked in front of child Streatham Hill stabbing: Mother attacked in front of child
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A mother was stabbed three times in front of her child in an unprovoked attack in south London.A mother was stabbed three times in front of her child in an unprovoked attack in south London.
The victim, 36, was pushing her child in a pushchair when a man attacked her from behind in Downton Avenue, Streatham Hill, on Monday. The victim, 36, was pushing her child in a pram when a man attacked her from behind in Downton Avenue, Streatham Hill, on Monday.
The knifeman did not speak to the victim before he stabbed her at about 17:20 GMT then ran off.The knifeman did not speak to the victim before he stabbed her at about 17:20 GMT then ran off.
Police said the woman's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. The child was not hurt.Police said the woman's injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. The child was not hurt.
No-one has been arrested. The Met said the suspect was a black man, about 6ft tall and wearing dark clothing.No-one has been arrested. The Met said the suspect was a black man, about 6ft tall and wearing dark clothing.