Commuter Violently Attacked And Robbed: CCTV Image Released

A train passenger was violently struck to the back of his head and robbed after departing north London's Tottenham Hale station.

Detectives from Haringey have released this CCTV image of their suspect, who they wish to trace.

On Friday, May 18, the 26 year-old male victim was attacked in Markfield Recreation Ground, Tottenham.

He had just got off a train and was walking through the recreation ground at around 8.20pm when he was hit with an object from behind, sustaining a serious head injury.

His phone, wallet, bank cards and a silver neck chain were stolen.

The man managed to walk home, from where police and London Ambulance Service were called.

He was taken to hospital where he was treated for head injuries and discharged.

Detective Constable Mark Nicholls from Haringey CID is investigating.

They have released an image of a man they wish to speak with in connection with the investigation, caught on CCTV at a local shop.

Anyone who can identify the man, or who has information that may assist the investigation, is asked to call Haringey CID via 101 quoting reference 8312/18may.

To give information anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

There has been no arrest at this stage and enquiries continue.