Police have launched a manhunt after a man was stabbed with a machete outside a mosque in London.

       Abdullahi Mohamed, 24, is wanted in connection with the incident which happened directly outside the Deptford Islamic Centre in Childers Street on Friday, February 9. Police have today released an image of Mohamed to help find him.

       The victim, in his 20s, was injured with a large machete and taken to hospital. His condition was not life-threatening.

       Officers have carried out a number of enquiries to locate Mohamed, police said. However they are now releasing an image of him as they believe he is hiding.

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       Police say the man knows officers are looking for him.

       Met Detective Constable James Richardson said: “Mohamed is fully aware that police are trying to locate him for this offence.

       “Anyone who knows him or has information on his whereabouts should contact us. This was an extremely violent attack, using a large machete, and Mohamed is believed to be dangerous.”

       The incident is not thought to have been a hate crime, the Met added.

       Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting CRIS 3203506/24. For an immediate sighting, do not approach Momahed but call 999.

       You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.