Couple Decked Outside Restaurant: CCTV Released

Police hunting a late-night thug, who kicked a couple to the ground outside a restaurant, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

The woman needed six stitches to a split lip and suffered bruising to her head and elbow and her male companion sustained cuts to his face.

In the early hours of September 20 police were called to reports of violence outside a restaurant on High Road, Barnet, north London.

The assailant, believed to be a male aged in his thirties, shouted across the street towards the couple, who were outside the restaurant.

He then crossed the street and kicked them both, hitting them after they had fallen.

The victims were both taken to a north London hospital.

The suspect is described as 6ft tall, bald and wearing a grey top and shorts.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the man or who witnessed the assault.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 170289 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.