Public urged not to approach man after woman is stabbed multiple times during morning rush-hour
Peter Morely, 35, is wanted in connected to the brutal daylight attack in south London
Isabel Dobinson
A photograph of a man has been released by police after a woman was stabbed multiple times in the back during morning rush-hour in south London.
An urgent manhunt has been launched to trace Peter Morley in connection with the daylight attack in Greenwich at around 9.30am on Monday (September 10).
Metropolitan Police is warning members of the public not to approach the 35-year-old and to dial 999 immediately if he is sighted.
The female victim, believed to be in her 30s was flown to hospital by an air ambulance with multiple stab wounds.
Officers remain in Anglesea Road following the horrific incident.
Members of the public have been urged not to approach Peter Morely after the daylight stabbing (Image: Met Police)
"It is important that we locate Mr Morley quickly and without further incident and I urge anyone who sees him not to hesitate but to call police without delay," said Detective Chief Inspector Lesley Hamilton of Greenwich Police.
"Officers remain at the scene and additional patrols are being conducted to provide reassurance to the public while the search for Peter Morley is undertaken."
Emergency services were called to Angelsea Road at around 9.30am on Monday (September 10) (Image: Google Street View)
Mr Morely who is wanted for questioning in relation to the incident should not be approached by members of the public.
The force is urging anyone who does see him to immediately dial 999.
Emergency services were called to Anglesea Road at around 9.30am today.
A woman in her 30s suffered multiple stab wounds to her back and was taken to a central London hospital by London's Air Ambulance [HEMS].
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The seriousness of her condition has not yet been confirmed but the force has stated that it does not believe her injuries are life threatening at this stage.
A crime scene and road closures are in place while officers remain at the residential road.
At this stage there has been no arrests, however, officers believe the suspect was known to the victim.
Anyone who witnessed this incident but has not yet spoken with police is urged to call Greenwich CID by dialling 101 and quoting ref CAD1905/10Sep.
Alternatively you can Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.