Two teenage girls were left “highly distressed” after being approached by a knife-wielding man near to Powder Mill Lane, Whitton, last month.

Richmond and Twickenham Times:

The girls were able to run away from the man after he started threatening them on January 22 at about 9.30pm.

An e-fit of the man has been released and he is described as Asian, 6ft 2ins, chubby, in his mid-20s with a full beard and gelled-back dark hair.

He was wearing a dark jacket with orange lining and dark jeans at the time.

Detective Sergeant Darren Young, of Richmond CID, said: “Understandably the victims were left highly distressed and shaken by this incident.

“Incidents like this remain extremely rare in the borough but I would appeal to anyone who may have information to call the police.”

Call Richmond CID on 0208 721 5840 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with information.