Women attacked with needle

TWO women face an agonising wait to find out if they have contracted HIV after being stabbed by a stranger with what could have been an infected needle.

The women, aged 29 and 24, were jabbed at bus stops in Haringey, one on November 18 and one last Wednesday. Although neither was seriously hurt, they must undergo a series of tests for blood infections, including HIV.

Police, who have released images of the suspected attacker, are warning Haringey residents to be on their guard. The man is described as being of Mediterranean appearance, about 6ft tall, with dark hair. Both times he wore a baseball cap and a dark jacket. He did not say anything to the women during the attacks in Green Lanes and Ferme Park Road.

Dc Ben Jefferd said: "The man committing these offences loiters at bus stops for some time before appearing to select a victim and attacking them."

Anyone with information should call Tottenham CID on 07785 381 215 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.