Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a mother was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Streatham Hill while she was with her child

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a mother was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in Streatham Hill while she was with her child. Officers were called at 5.30pm on Monday, 30 December, to a report of a 36-year-old woman stabbed in Downton Avenue, Streatham Hill. The woman was taken to hospital. Her injuries have been assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing. The stabbing occurred as the victim was pushing her child in a pushchair. The child was not injured. She was attacked from behind by a lone suspect, described as a black man, around 6ft tall and wearing dark clothing. The man did not speak as he stabbed the victim three times before 1 off down Downton Avenue away from the High Road. Detectives from South Area CID are investigating. Extensive enquiries, including forensic 1 and CCTV analysis, are ongoing. At this stage, officers retain an 1 mind as to any motive. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference CAD5169/20.