A man has sustained serious injuries, including a fractured eye socket, after an unprovoked attack while walking with his three-year-old son in Notting Hill. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 5, at around 1 PM along Westbourne Grove.
CCTV footage captured the moment the suspect pushed the victim to the ground, causing him to hit his head against a wall. The victim suffered severe head injuries, including heavy bruising and bleeding, and a fractured eye socket. Both the man and his young son were discharged from the hospital but will require further treatment.
The suspect has been described as a black male, around the age of 40, of medium to large build. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue trousers, white trainers, and a blue baseball cap.
Police believe the attack was unprovoked, and an investigation is ongoing. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the attacker.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or call 101, quoting 3239/05OCT24. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.