A West London Imam was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in an attack that has left police puzzled over the motive. The victim, Sheikh Mohamed Yusuf, aged in his 30s, was attacked in the Hounslow area on Monday, September 22.
Mosque Issues Statement: Imam’s Condition Stable
The Al Furqan Education Trust confirmed the injured man is their Imam. He self-presented at a West London hospital, where medics declared his injuries were serious but not life-threatening or life-changing.
A spokesperson said on social media: “Our community experienced a deeply distressing incident involving our Imam, Imam Yusuf, who was the victim of an unprovoked stabbing. Alhamdulillah, he is currently in a stable condition in hospital and receiving the appropriate care.”
They urged anyone with information, CCTV, or doorbell footage to contact police on 101 quoting CAD 6872/22SEP.
Community Shocked as Police Investigate ‘Unprovoked Stabbing’
The stabbing sent shockwaves through the local Muslim community. The mosque calls on anyone who can help the investigation to come forward, highlighting the ongoing distress this attack has caused.
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This is the latest troubling knife crime incident in West London, following other recent stabbing attacks in the area.
