CCTV video footage released of violent knife attack in east London

* Warning this article contains footage that some may find upsetting

CCTV video footage has been released of violent knife attack in east London has been released by detectives who are appealing for witnesses.

Tower Hamlets police issued CCTV after a man was attacked in Bow.

Officers were called at around 7.40pm on Monday, July 25 to reports of a 21-year-old man assaulted on Bow Road.

A fight broke out when four black men, described as of Somali origin, armed with knives attacked three Asian men outside the Original Taste Fast Food store on Bow Road.

The victims injuries included a deep cut to his left upper arm and a cut across his head. He was taken to an east London hospital where he was treated and later discharged.

CCTV outside the store captured the moment when one of the suspects was seen to attack the men. After the fight, the suspects were seen to run off down Tomlins Grove.

The four suspects are described as:

• Suspect 1 is a black man wearing dark clothing. He wore a dark grey hooded jumper and a black puffa-style jacket.

• Suspect 2 (not seen in CCTV footage) is a black man with dark clothing, with his hood up with a white drawstring and white stitching on his jumper.

• Suspect 3 is as a black man wearing a blue/grey tracksuit with his hood up and white writing across his chest. He wore black trainers and was seen on camera with a knife in his hand.

• Suspect 4 is a black man with a white hooded jacket with blue and white stripes, shorts and black trainers.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the men or who witnessed the assault and ask that they contact officers.

Information to police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.