Police continue to appeal for information and witnesses following an attempted carjacking in Chingford.

One week on from an appeal on BBC Crimewatch on Monday, 6 March, supported by both victims including former boxer Michael Watson, officers continue to appeal to information to help trace a white Mercedes car involved in the incident.

An investigation was launched after police were called at 16:53hrs on Thursday, 16 February to reports of an attempted robbery on The Ridgeway, Chingford.

The victims, Mr Watson, aged 51, and a 54-year-old man, were driving in their blue VW Golf ‘R’ in The Ridgeway when it was involved in a minor collision with a white Mercedes car – possibly an ‘e’ or ‘c’ class.

The driver of the Golf got out to speak with the two male occupants of the Mercedes but as he approached the car he was squirted in the face with a substance, believed to be ammonia. He was then assaulted by both men.

One of the men then got into the VW Golf with Mr Watson still inside. Mr Watson was also sprayed in the face with the same substance before trying to get out of the car. However, he became entangled in the seatbelt and the car was driven away with him half hanging out of the vehicle.

He was dragged along the road for approximately 300metres before the car stopped.

The suspect got out of the car and both suspects drove off in the white Mercedes. They turned right at the end of The Ridgeway into Kings Road.

The suspects are described as two black men wearing dark clothing.

Both Mr Watson and his companion were assessed at the scene by the London Ambulance Service before being taken to an east London hospital for further treatment. Both were subsequently discharged.

CCTV footage released to support the investigation shows Mr Watson’s car being followed by the white Mercedes in The Ridgeway in the moments prior to the collision

There has been no arrest. Enquiries are ongoing.

Superintendent Paul Clements of Waltham Forest borough said:

“We have had a positive response following the Crimewatch programme but I would reiterate our appeal for information relating to this investigation, including to trace the white Mercedes car involved.

“I am particularly keen for any information about where the car went after it turned into Kings Road.

“I would like to praise the courage of both victims in the weeks following this traumatic attack.

“Anyone who has information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact police at the earliest opportunity.”

Anyone with information should contact officers at Waltham Forest via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.