Man robbed by fake escort with machete

A machete-wielding fake escort robbed and threatened to kill a man in north London after meeting via a website.

The Metropolitan Police said the 20-year-old victim contacted the suspect, believed to be male, on a website that advertises escorts towards the end of January. The force is appealing for information and officers believe there may be other victims.

The Met said the pair arranged to meet in a secluded area of Enfield and settled on a cash fee. But a few minutes after meeting, the “escort” pulled a machete out before pushing the victim to the ground and demanding he hand over the money they had discussed.