A STABBING victim climbed through a window and onto a roof to escape his attackers.

Police forced entry to a flat above Crystal Cleaners in Brockley Road, Lewisham, after they were alerted by a member of the public at 11.30pm.

A gang of five attacked the man in the flat and asked for money. The victim escaped and ran downstairs but he was caught and threatened with a gun, then stabbed. He escaped through the window.

Anyone with information about the June 1 attack, should call Lewisham CID on 020 8284 8211 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.