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Police in Ilford are appealing for witnesses after a man had his hand hacked at with a 12-inch knife by robbers trying to steal his suitcase.
The victim, a 27-year-old man, was walking along Riverdene Road near the junction with Britannia Road, Ilford, at about 10:25hrs on Tuesday April 10 when he was set upon by three men.
They beat him to the floor, constantly trying to grab the purple suitcase he was holding.
One produced a 12-inch knife and began hacking at the victim's wrist.
They eventually got away with the bag but discarded it nearby. Nothing was stolen.
The three suspects are believed to have got into a white vehicle which drove off along Britannia Road or Riverdene Road away from Roden Street.
The first is described as an Asian man, aged 25-30 and 5ft 6ins with short black hair. He was wearing a brown jacket with a fur-type collar and blue jeans.
The second man was also Asian, aged 25 and 5ft 8ins. He had a distinctive skinny face and wore a black hooded jacket.
The third suspect was an Asian man, aged 25-30 wearing a hooded top.
Images have today been released of the men sought.
The victim suffered extensive wounds to his arm, wrist and hand. He was taken to hospital for treatment, later undergoing surgery at a specialist unit.
Investigating officer PC Paul Fuller, from Ilford robbery squad, said: "This was a vicious attack by a group of suspects who, in their efforts to steal the suitcase, caused considerable injury to the victim.
"Doctors initially believed the victim may not fully recover all the function in his hand. Fortunately he's been extremely lucky and is making great progress but it will be some months before he is back to normal.
"We would appeal for anyone with information or who recognises the suspects from these images to contact us as soon as possible."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 020 8345 2653 or via email to paul.r.fuller@met.pnn.police.uk. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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