Police say that the victim was approached as she walked back from getting a takeaway

This article is more than 2 years old

This article is more than 2 years old

A woman in her 60s has been stabbed next to a children’s playground during an attack in east London.

The woman was injured as she walked along a path in Bow on Friday, Scotland Yard said. She was taken to an east London hospital where she continues to be treated. Her condition is not life-threatening.

The suspect, who fled on foot, is described as a black male in his 40s, of chubby build and dressed in grey.

DC Zack Chughtai of Tower Hamlets CID, said: “The victim was on her way back from Roman Road where she had just bought fish and chips when she was approached by the suspect next to a children’s playground and was attacked.

Our work continues to establish the motive behind this incident and I would appeal to anyone who can assist the investigation to get in touch.”