'Mum' Hunted After Boisterous Youngster Repeatedly Kicked In Shop

This woman is being hunted by police after a young boy with her was repeatedly kicked in a north London Mothercare store.

Staff told the woman – believed to be the youngster's mother – that the boy was being extremely disruptive in the shop, but were shocked by the strict discipline meted out.

Detectives from the Met’s Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command are appealing for the assistance of the public to identify the woman.

At approximately 2.30pm on Saturday, February 28 a woman was approached by staff in Mothercare on High Road, Wood Green as the child with her was causing significant disruption in the shop.

A short while later she was seen by staff and a member of public to repeatedly kick the child to his body.

The matter was reported to police who attended the store and carried out numerous inquiries to try and identify the woman

Detective Sergeant Clive Myers said: “All efforts to trace this woman have been unsuccessful which is why officers are now releasing an image in the hope someone will recognise her and get in touch.

“This was clearly a distressing incident and we need to ensure the welfare of the young boy.”

The suspect is described as black, aged in her mid-thirties, of large build, wearing a blue sports jacket with white stripes along the arms, and pushing a buggy.

Anyone with information that can assist is asked to contact the Haringey Child Abuse Investigation Team on 020 8721 6920. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.