Terrified mother held up at knifepoint in her own home
Two suspects are being sought by police after a terrified young woman was held up at knifepoint in her home while she clutched her baby.
One attacker held a blade to the victim’s head after he burst into her house along with an accomplice.
CCTV images show the 22-year-old woman being forced into her kitchen by one raider who wore a blue Tesco-branded jacket with a hood raised.
The pair demanded cash but fled empty-handed from the home in Wandsworth, south London. The mother and her one-year-old son were physically unhurt.
But the Metropolitan Police said the brutal invasion of her home had left the young woman traumatised.
Officers yesterday appealed to the public for help to try and track down the men before they strike again.
Detective Sergeant Cerith Jones said: “The community will be appalled by this awful incident and I know many people will want to reach out and help us identify them.
“I urge local people to please check your doorbell and dash cam footage for any material that could assist us.
“If you were in the vicinity and saw two men acting suspiciously, or running away, we want to hear from you.”
DS Jones continued: “The young woman was terrified and it is imperative that we catch the men responsible.”
Scotland Yard added in a statement: “At 1.24pm on Tuesday 15 November the victim, a 22-year-old woman, was at home when two males knocked on her door and forced their way in.
“She was forced into the kitchen at knifepoint by one of the males who demanded money before they both fled.
“Nothing is believed to have been taken and there were no reports of any injuries. Detectives from the South West Command Unit are pursuing a number of inquiries.”
Police officers will be conducting extra patrols in the area over the coming days to help reassure local residents, the Yard said.
Anyone with useful information about the raiders has been urged to call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 3421/15 Nov.
Callers who might wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers by ringing 0800 555 111.
Mirrored From: express.co.uk
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