Man Viciously Attacked In Shop: Two Suspects Sought

Police are hunting these two suspected thugs after a man was beaten unconscious in a South Norwood shop and robbed of his bag.

The victim was head-butted and dragged into the street, where the vicious attack continued – resulting in him sustaining a fractured eye socket.

On Tuesday, September 15 the victim was in a Portland Road shop at 8.00pm with a friend when confronted by a male he had never seen before.

The stranger was joined by another man, before they began to attack the victim. 

The man was head-butted, kneed in the head, and repeatedly punched as he lay unconscious on the floor.

The man was then dragged, unconscious, into the street where he was kicked in the head and stamped on. 

During the attack, which lasted approximately two minutes, a bag was taken from the man.

PC Luke Dowling said: “This was a sustained, remorseless attack that must not go unpunished.

“The man is incredibly lucky he didn’t escape with more serious injuries. We are working to trace those responsible and hold them to account.

“We are conducting thorough enquiries but I am appealing to the community to tell us what they know about this attack. 

“Communities have a vital role to play in tackling violent crime and we urge anyone who may have information to tell us, so that we can tackle violence together. 

“If the public work with the police, our streets will be safer.

“If you don’t want to talk to us directly, you can always anonymously speak to Crimestoppers in complete confidence.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 7362/15SEP20. Or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.