Brutal Early-Hours Robbery: Suspect Hunted

Police are seeking this suspect after a middle-aged man was violently attacked in the early-hours and had his wallet snatched.

The victim, aged in his fifties, suffered serious head and facial injuries in Saffron Hill, Clerkenwell just after 3.00am on May 19.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 3.45am as they treated the victim.

Officers are working to establish how the man came to sustain his injuries.

He was taken to an east London hospital with serious injuries and has since been discharged.

Officers would like to speak with anyone who recognises the man who was captured on CCTV.

He is described as an Asian man, aged in his late teens to early 20s and of medium build.

He was wearing a distinctive Gucci hat, a dark jacket, blue jeans and Nike Air Max trainers.

Detective Constable Saima Pervez, from the Central-North Command Unit, said: “We are seeking the public’s help to trace the man who was captured on CCTV shortly after the unprovoked assault which left the victim with serious head and facial injuries.

“If you know who this man is, I would urge you to contact us.”

Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to call police on 07441 686086 or via 101 quoting reference 1145/19May.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.