Man and three-year-old toddler rushed to hospital after horror 'unprovoked attack'

Police have launched an urgent appeal after the 'unprovoked' attack in Notting Hill, west London left a man and his three-year-old toddler needing hospital treatment

Police have released an image of a man they want speak to after a man and a three-year-old toddler were injured in an 'unprovoked attack'.

The unidentified male was walking in Notting Hill, west London on Saturday, 5 October when he was seen on CCTV suddenly pushing a man. The victim, who was walking with his three-year-old child, fell to the floor and hit his head on a wall, causing serious injuries including bleeding, a fractured eye socket and heavy bruising. The victim and his child have since been discharged from hospital but will require further treatment.

Police said initial enquiries suggested it was an 'unprovoked attack'. The man has been described as a black male, of medium to large build, around the age of 40.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police added: "He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, blue trousers, with a pair of white trainers and a blue baseball cap. Enquiries are ongoing but police say it appears at this stage to be an unprovoked attack. If you recognise this man or if you have any information which could help, please report it to police online or call 101 quoting 3239/05OCT24. Alternatively this can be reported to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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