Appeal to identify man following serious assault on Ferndale Road

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Brixton are asking for the public's help to identify a man they would like to speak to. 

Police were called to Ferndale Road at around 12:10am last Saturday (December 3) after a man was found with a head injury. 

The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital where his injury been assessed as life-changing.

His family are being kept informed about his condition and the ongoing investigation.

On the evening of Friday, 2 December, the victim was working in a restaurant on Ferndale Road. Shortly after 11pm he was approached by two men who spoke to him.

Outside the restaurant, one of the men punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement. The assault appears to have been unprovoked. 

The men then ran off towards Nursery Road. 

Detectives from the local policing team in London have carried out several enquiries, including a review of CCTV from the area. They are now in a position to share an image of a man they would like to identify. 

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 85/03Dec. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.