CCTV Image Issued After Assault Outside Tesco Fulham Road
71-year-old victim suffered broken cheekbone after being punched
CCTV image of man sought in connection with Fulham assault
Detectives in Hammersmith and Fulham have issue a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an assault that took place in Fulham last year.
At around 6.30pm on Wednesday, 14 August 2019 the victim, a 71-year-old man, was leaving a Tesco store on Fulham Road, SW6. He had a brief verbal exchange with another man who then followed him down the road.
He 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.
Detective Constable Jack Emly, 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 ref 6023275/19, or stay anonymous by contacting the charity Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111/ crimestoppers-uk.org’
January 9, 2020