Police have named and pictured a 32-year-old man they want to trace following a brutal attack in Hackney. Shortly before 1am on Saturday, June 28 the Met were alerted to a fight taking place between two men in Lower Clapton Road
Officers and ambulance paramedics arrived to find a 32-year-old man had suffered serious injuries in the incident. He was rushed to hospital where his injuries were assessed to be life changing.
Four days after the attack on Wednesday, July 2, police have named Christopher Richards, also 32, as someone they want to trace in relation to it. He is from South Ockendon near Essex’s border with London, but also has links to the Hackney area.
He is of a medium, broad build and has dark brown hair. Detectives are appealing for anyone who knows of Mr Richards’ whereabouts, or has information about the attack.
A Met spokesperson said: “Anyone who has information on Richards’ and his whereabouts, or anyone with further information that could help the investigation, is urged to contact police on 101 quoting CAD 409/28JUN25.
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