Thug Wanted For Punching 79 Year-Old Man To Ground After McDonald's Row

A 79 year-old pensioner suffered a deep cut to his head and a fractured hip after being punched to the ground following a brief dispute in a north London McDonald's.

Detectives are trying to identify their suspect (pictured) who was a customer at the fast-food outlet's Highgate Hill restaurant on December 31, last year.

The victim and suspect had both been in McDonald's, near Archway Underground Station, just before 3pm and there was a brief exchange of words between them before the suspect left.

He exited and walked towards Holloway Road, with the victim following in the same direction a short time later.

Approximately two metres from the exit of the restaurant the suspect turned around and approached the victim.

The victim was punched in the face by the suspect, causing him to fall to the ground.

The suspect then made off in the direction of busy Holloway Road and Archway Underground Station.

The victim was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service after suffering a deep laceration across his forehead and a fractured hip.

The suspect is described as a white man, of average build, aged between thirty and forty years of age.

He has short dark hair with a receding hairline.

Detective Constable Darren Burt, of the Central North Command Unit, said: "This appears to have been a completely unprovoked attack on an innocent man, whose life may now be changed forever due to his injuries.

"Over a month later, the victim is still in hospital following hip surgery.

“We urge anyone who recognises this man or has any information to come forward and contact police."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting CAD 4091/31 December.