The attack happened on Saturday afternoon
The 21-year-old was taken to hospital after he was knifed near the junction of Cleves Road and Seymour Road at around 4.35pm on Saturday, 10 October.
The victim’s injuries are not deemed life-threatening but he is continuing to receive treatment.
Detective Constable Kim Lim, from North Area Command Unit CID, said: “The victim was standing outside a block of flats … with friends when he was approached by two suspects with knives.
“The victim was then subjected to a brutal attack, suffering multiple stab wounds. At this point, a third suspect appeared but did not actively partake in the attack.
“All three suspects then fled the scene, and were last seen running down Cleves Road before entering Priory Park.
“This was a horrific attack and I am urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward.
“Information from communities can play a vital role in helping police locate perpetrators and in tackling violent crime together.”
The area where the attack took place (credit: Google Maps)
The three suspects are believed to be aged in their late teens or early 20s.
Suspect 1 is described as wearing a black hooded top, with their hood drawn. He appeared to be wearing light/grey coloured tracksuit trousers and black gloves.
Suspect 2 was wearing a dark coloured hooded top and dark trousers.
Suspect 3 was wearing a dark hooded top, dark trousers and a face mask.
Two boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 or Tweet @MetCC, quoting reference Cad 4676/10Oct.
To remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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