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A man has been left hospitalised after suffering head injuries following a violent robbery in Fulham.
A man in his 40s was walking on the tow path through Bishops Park when he was assaulted by an unknown suspect at 8.20pm on Wednesday, August 17.
The victim received several blows to the head and had his watch stolen. He was knocked unconscious and found by a member of the public shortly afterwards, who called for an ambulance.
The victim was taken to hospital with head injuries where he remains in a life changing condition.
Detective Inspector James Griffin, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was an absolutely abhorrent attack and our thoughts remain with the victim and his family at this distressing time.
“We are doing all we can to identify the person responsible before he can cause any further harm and we are asking anyone in or around the park that evening and who saw anything unusual to contact us immediately.
“The public will see extra officers on patrol in the area over the coming days. They are there to help and protect you – so if you have any concerns or information to share please approach them. We also have specialist teams dedicated to tackling robbery and this proactive operation will continue across all of our boroughs.”
The suspect is a black male of medium build and was wearing a black motorcycle helmet with the visor raised and carrying a mobile phone. He is believed to have entered and exited the park via the Bishops Avenue entrance.
He was wearing dark coloured trousers with a white stripe up the side and a dark coloured jacket.
Anyone with information should call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 7527/17Aug. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
