Any witnesses are urged to come forward
Police are searching for a man after a ‘senseless and unprovoked’ South London attack left a woman with a broken jaw. The reported attack took place at 4.45pm in Lordship Lane, Dulwich on Monday, August 25.
At the scene, police found a woman in her 20s with facial injuries. Paramedics treated her at the scene before taking her to hospital where doctors confirmed that her jaw was broken.
Now, police are appealing to people in the area to come forward and help them to find the perpetrator. He approached the victim, who was alone, before allegedly swearing at her and then hitting her in the face.
He is described as a Black man, in his 30s or 40s, with balding hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing dark clothing.
Any witnesses or anyone who can help identify the suspect is asked to please contact the Met via 101, quoting 5018/25AUG or 01/7897951/25. Those who wish to share information anonymously can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Constable Charlotte Kerr, leading the investigation, said: “We are working hard to find the person we believe is responsible for this senseless and unprovoked attack. While we continue our enquiries, we hope our increased neighbourhood police presence will offer some reassurance to women and girls throughout the local area.
“If you saw anything on Monday, 25 August – particularly between the junction of Lordship Lane and Chesterfield Grove at around 16:45hrs – do not hesitate to get in touch with us. No matter how small you think your information is, it may be the key that unlocks our investigation.”
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