Appeal for information following racially aggravated assault in Vauxhall

Detectives are appealing for information following a racially aggravated assault in Vauxhall on Friday, 2 February.

At around 4.40pm, a call came in to police reporting that a member of staff at MP Food and Wines on Latimer Street had been assaulted by two men, who were in possession of weapons, believed to be pieces of wood. The victim sustained head and facial injuries and was taken to hospital. His condition is currently described as stable.

Enquiries are ongoing, including forensics and CCTV. The suspects are described as white, around 5ft 6in tall, and in their 20s. One was of medium build, clean shaven and with short blonde hair; and the second had a beard and dark hair.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: "We believe that this incident arose from the two suspects attempting to buy items from the shop, which was closed for renovation. Racial abuse was also directed at the victim. This was an unprovoked attack and we are supporting the victim as our enquiries continue.

"If you were near the location and saw this incident, or live or work nearby and have doorbell, CCTV or other footage to assist, please come forward."

You can contact us @MerPolC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, with reference 24000140758.