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An 82-year-old woman was stabbed repeatedly on her way home from a shopping trip in north-west London.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. Ann Driscoll 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. She suffered nine stab wounds to her neck and stomach and police said she was covered in blood. She is said to be in a critical but stable condition.
Police are looking for a white man aged 30 to 45. Officers are still trying to establish a motive for the attack.Police are looking for a white man aged 30 to 45. Officers are still trying to establish a motive for the attack.
'Early stages''Early stages'
The suspect is described as about 5ft 9ins tall with brown hair. He was wearing brown clothing. The suspect was described as being about 5ft 9in 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."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 Mrs Driscoll 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. Mrs Driscoll 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.