A manhunt is underway in Perth for an African male who police want to speak to over an alleged gang-related stabbing at a shopping centre last month.
Western Australia Police Gang Crime Squad detectives on Friday released images of 22-year-old Vincent Anzo, who they said may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation.
Police described Mr Anzo as being 190cm tall, of slim build, dark complexion with black hair and brown eyes. They advised members of the public not to approach him, but to call police immediately.
One image shows Mr Anzo inside a shopping centre wearing a black hooded jumper, and The West Australian reported that detectives wish to speak to him in relation to an alleged stabbing in Joondalup on September 19.
The alleged attack took place in the food court of Lakeside Joondalup at about 4.10pm, and a man of African appearance in his 20s was taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.
Footage shared on social media showed the man talking on the phone while being wheeled through the shopping centre, accompanied by police, paramedics, and two other African men.
WA Police Commissioner Col Branch said at the time the alleged incident was believed to have involved a gang from the Ellenbrook area.
Days later 24-year-old Samuel Moses Malual was arrested and charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear, and was remanded in custody, Police allege he brandished a knife during the incident, but has not been charged over the alleged stabbing.
Header image: Left, centre, Vincent Anzo (WA Police). Right, the alleged victim (Rahul Arora).
