Victim knifed in the leg and bottom by three thugs

A teenager has been stabbed in his leg and bottom by three thugs in an attempted robbery in Kingsbury.

The 17-year-old was attacked on Beverley Drive on Monday at around 10pm as he made his way home after visiting a friend.

The male trio approached the victim and asked him for directions before attempting to rob him of his phone.

He managed to escape but was chased, pushed into a bush and stabbed three times.

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

Two of the suspects are Asian and the third is white.

All are aged between 16 -18.

PC Daniel Cook from Brent Violent Crime Unit is appealing for information, he said: “This was a frightening incident for the victim.

“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area and saw what happened or anyone who may know who the suspects are to contact me.”

PC Cook can be contacted on 020 8733 3224 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.