Two women are fighting for their lives after being attacked in the street by a stranger, Scotland Yard has said.
Detectives are looking for a man who is believed to have mental health issues.
Members of the public are being told not to approach Joe Xuereb, 27, from Greenwich, southeast London.
The women were targeted in Adderley Gardens in Eltham on Sunday, in what police described as a "horrific attack".
Officers were called at 12.10pm to find the victims, aged 30 and 64, suffering from injuries "consistent with a violent assault".
They are are in a critical condition at south London hospitals and their families have been informed.
Police described Xuereb as a "white male with short light coloured hair".
He is wearing "beige trousers, a white top and black trainers", and was last seen on a black and orange push bike.
"I would like to reassure the community that we are doing everything we can to trace Xuereb and question him in relation to the horrific attack which has left two women fighting for their lives," said Detective Superintendent Jane Corrigan.
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:: Anyone who sees Xuereb should call 999.
:: Alternatively, they can ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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