A father was left with serious injuries and his three-year-old toddler was also taken to the hospital after an “unprovoked” attack in west London. The Metropolitan Police issued a CCTV image of a man, who was allegedly seen shoving the father to the ground as he walked along Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill, West London, with his child. The incident occurred on 5 October and resulted in the father striking his head against a wall.
The police described the father’s injuries as “quite serious,” including bleeding, a fractured eye socket, and significant bruising. Both the father and child have since been discharged from the hospital but will require further medical attention. Authorities are now seeking a man believed to be in his forties, described as a black male with a medium to large build. He was last seen wearing white trainers, a dark blue jacket and cap, and blue trousers.
The police are treating the incident as an unprovoked attack and have requested public assistance in identifying the suspect. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “If you recognise this man or have any information that could help, please report it to the police online or call 101 quoting reference 3239/05OCT24.” Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.