Saturday 25 January 2020

OAP Punched In The Face: CCTV Image Released


Police are hunting this suspected thug after a pensioner was left with a fractured cheekbone and eye socket during a violent street confrontation.
Police in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham have released this image of the man they are hunting
They are appealing to members of the public with assistance in identifying the suspect.
At around 6.30pm on Wednesday, August 14, last year the 71 year-old victim was leaving a Tesco store on Fulham Road, Fulham. 
He had a brief verbal exchange with the suspect, who then followed him down the road.
The victim turned to face the man, who punched him in the face without warning. 
The suspect then fled.
The man was taken to hospital where he was found to have sustained a broken cheekbone and eye socket.
There have been no arrests.
Detective Constable Jack Ely, from the Central West Command Unit, said: "We urge anyone who recognises this man to contact us. 
“The victim sustained serious facial injuries and is still suffering from the emotional effects of this assault to this day."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 6023275/19.
Alternatively, to remain anonymous members of the public can contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website: crimestoppers-uk.org.

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