Police are appealing for information after a woman was slashed in the arm by a man armed with a broken bottle in Wembley.

The 35-year-old victim was at the communal door of a block of flats in Brewery Close, when her attacker grabbed her from behind.

She broke free and ran into the garden where he cut her arm with the broken bottle.

He fled when she screamed.

The attack took place on December 21 at 7.45am but the details have been released by the police today.

Anyone with information should call Brent Police on 0208 733 3735 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.