Victim attacked with a broken bottle in unprovoked attack

A reveller was stabbed in the neck in a seemingly unprovoked attack during a New Year’s Eve party at a Harlesden club.

The 21-year-old victim was stabbed in the neck with a broken bottle inside the West Coast in High Street, Harlesden, at around 2.10am.

The man was carried out of the venue and taken to hospital, his condition was not life threatening.

Detective Constable Dave Ryan from the Violent Crime Unit appealed for witnesses to come forward.

He said: “This is an appalling act of violence where the victim was assaulted for no apparent reason.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact Brent Police on 020 8733 3749 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.