90-year-old woman subjected to ‘sickening attack' by man she woke to find standing over her bed

Iris Warner left with severe bruising all over her face and down the entire length of her body

Iris Warner in hospital after the attack (Family handout)

A 90-year-old woman was subjected to a “sickening attack” by an intruder in her home.

Iris Warner was found in her house in Brent by her son, Jeffrey Warner, after she had been severely beaten. Images of the aftermath of the attack were released by London’s Metropolitan Police.

“We are shocked and appalled at the violence used against our mother Iris, better known as Anne to her friends and family – a defenceless 90-year-old-woman,” Mr Warner said in a statement. “It has left us feeling stunned and sickened.

“We appeal for anyone with information that could assist the police in their investigation to come forward. The person responsible must be brought to justice.”

The exact details of the attack remain unclear, but Ms Warner said she remembers being woken up at some point between 2 June and 4 June by a man standing over her.

He then hit Ms Warner multiple times across the face using an object. The bedroom was then turned over, although it unclear what, if anything, was taken.

Ms Warner was left with severe bruising all over her face and down the entire length of her body.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan took to Twitter to speak out about the incident, describing the attack as “sickening”.

Detective inspector Saj Hussain, from Brent CID, said: “This was a horrific attack carried out on a very vulnerable elderly woman in her own home, and must have been absolutely terrifying for Iris.

“She has various medical complications on top of the injuries sustained in the assault that are likely to keep her in hospital for a very long time.

Anyone with information can contact Brent CID on 07747 476161. Alternatively call police via 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting ref: CAD 3347/4June. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Agencies contributed to this report