Police want to speak to this man
Police search for man who allegedly knocked stranger unconscious on night out in Shoreditch
Emma Bartholomew, Senior Reporter
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
2:26 PM
Police in Hackney are appealing for witnesses and information after a man enjoying a night out in Shoreditch was allegedly knocked out by a stranger.
The victim was out with friends on Friday July 6 just before 3.30am when the man assaulted him.
When the police arrived they found the man in a semi-conscious state, with a head injury.
The suspect is described as a white male aged early to mid-20s and of a slim build.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing black trousers, a light colored shirt and a black jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Bradley Sims, from Hackney’s Violent Crime Unit, on 0207 275 3666, quoting reference 4618156/12.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously.
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