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Shopper, 82, stabbed on way home | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
An 82-year-old woman was stabbed repeatedly on her way home from a shopping trip in north-west London. | |
The victim was found by a neighbour in Fortune Gate Road, Harlesden, at about 1500 BST on Monday. | The victim was found by a neighbour in Fortune Gate Road, Harlesden, at about 1500 BST on Monday. |
She suffered nine stab wounds, to her neck and stomach, and police said she was covered in blood. She is described as being in a critical condition. | |
Police are looking for a white man aged 30 to 45. Officers are still trying to establish a motive for the attack. | |
'Early stages' | |
The suspect is described as about 5ft 9ins tall with brown hair. He was wearing brown clothing. | |
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "The investigation is in its early stages and inquiries are ongoing to fully establish the victim's movements." | |
It is believed the victim was walking in Burns Road, Harlesden, shortly before 1500 BST, when she was attacked. | It is believed the victim was walking in Burns Road, Harlesden, shortly before 1500 BST, when she was attacked. |
After the assault she staggered to Fortune Gate Road, outside Kier Hardie House, where she was helped by a member of the public. | After the assault she staggered to Fortune Gate Road, outside Kier Hardie House, where she was helped by a member of the public. |
She is described as a white woman, approximately 5ft 2in, of petite build with grey hair. | She is described as a white woman, approximately 5ft 2in, of petite build with grey hair. |
Police confirmed she is a married woman who lives locally. | Police confirmed she is a married woman who lives locally. |