Hunt for men after Tesco Express Epsom 'targeted' stabbing

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Police are searching for two men following a stabbing at an Epsom Tesco Express believed to be a targeted attack.

The incident took place on Sunday, November 19, at 8.40pm at a Tesco Express on Station Approach.

A man in his 20s was found with stab wounds which are not though to be life threatening.

Police believe that the stabbing was a targeted attack by two men, described as white and around 5ft 6in, wearing black tops and balaclavas.

The men left the scene after the stabbing and a police investigation to find them is ongoing.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via direct message, quoting reference PR/45230131739.

Detective Sergeant Leigh Wall, who is investigating the incident, said: “We understand that this incident will have caused considerable concern within the local community.

“We do believe that this was a targeted attack, and we are doing everything we can to locate the suspects.

“We are appealing for anyone with any information to contact us as soon as possible.”

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