A man, 49, was stabbed fives times outside his home

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was stabbed five times outside his home in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The victim, a 49-year-old man, was walking along Kilburn Lane in Queen’s Park, when three men began to shout abuse before running towards him.

The assailants left the man with a broken rib and stab wounds after catching up to him as he tried to enter his home.

Investigating officer, Det Con Kirsty Roberts, said: “This was a nasty attack on a gentleman who was heading home at a quiet time of the morning.”

“I am keen to hear from anyone who may be able to provide us with some more detailed information about what took place.”

A 16-year old man and a 20-year old man were arrested on suspicion of GBH but have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information should call the investigation team on 0207 321 6877 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.