Attacker hunted after ‘serious homophobic assault’ on stranger in park

The Met stated the assault was motivated by homophobia and launched an investigation (Image: Getty)

An investigation is beneath means after a person was attacked by a person shouting homophobic slurs.

The 55-year-old was struck over the top whereas strolling with pals in South London.

The perpetrator ran off after finishing up what the Met has described as a ‘critical homophobic assault’.

It occurred in Burgess Park at round 1.40 am this morning, in accordance with the pressure.

The sufferer was approached by a stranger who abused him verbally earlier than bodily attacking him.

His situation isn't life-threatening however he required hospital remedies.

Police imagine the attacker left alongside Albany Street earlier than officers arrived.

Officers want to converse with a person who was seen on CCTV on the highway across the time of the incident.

The incident occurred within the early hours of this morning in Burgess Park, Camberwell (Image: Getty/iStockphoto)

He's a younger man, probably aged in his early 20s, who was sporting a stud earring and carrying a plastic JD Sports activities string bag on his again.

A Met spokesperson stated ‘although his face can't be seen on this picture, it's hoped that any individual will recognise the person’.

Commander Dr Alison Heydari stated: ‘We have now made it clear that tackling violent crime is the Met’s high precedence and we're seeing optimistic outcomes. 

‘This form of violence won't be tolerated, all of the extra so when exacerbated by a homophobic motive.

‘Officers from the Met’s Central South BCU are already working at tempo to establish the person accountable for this assault. 

‘I can guarantee Londoners that our investigation will likely be thorough, well-resourced and as painstaking as essential to deliver the person accountable to justice.’

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