A father and his three-year-old child were injured in a random attack in west London. The father was walking along Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill when a man allegedly shoved him to the ground, causing him to hit his head against a wall. The father suffered serious injuries including a fractured eye socket, bleeding, and significant bruising. The toddler was also taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during the incident.
Both the father and child have been discharged from the hospital but will need further medical attention. The Metropolitan Police have released a CCTV image of 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 attack as unprovoked and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. If anyone has information about the incident or recognizes the man in the CCTV image, they are encouraged to 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.
Random attacks like these are shocking and can have long-lasting effects on the victims and their families. It is important for the community to come together and support those affected by such senseless acts of violence. The police are working hard to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice, but they need the help of the public to do so.
If you have any information about this incident or recognize the man in the CCTV image, please do not hesitate to come forward. Your assistance could be crucial in ensuring that the perpetrator is held accountable for his actions. Let’s stand together against violence and help make our communities safer for everyone.
