A police investigation is underway after a man was chased into a barbers shop and stabbed in Kensal Rise yesterday afternoon.

The 20-year-old victim was walking on Chamberlayne Road when he was chased by four men into the shop Station Terrace at 12.15pm.

A fight broke out and he was knifed in the back and had a finger slashed.

His attackers ran off towards Kensal Rise station and the victim made his way to a café nearby where staff and customers helped him call the police and administered first aid.

He was taken to hospital where his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information should call Brent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.