Man hunted over 'brutal attack' on pensioner who complained about his driving in London street
'The victim has suffered horrific injuries, which could have cost him his life'
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Your support makes all the difference.An 80-year-old man was left badly injured after a “brutal attack” in a south east London street following a road-rage incident.
The pensioner – who was with his wife at the time – had his wrist, nose and cheekbone broken during the assault in Penge.
It followed an incident in which the man, who has not been named, was almost hit by a silver car as he crossed the road.
After what detectives called a “verbal altercation” between the driver and victim, the motorist got out of his vehicle, charged at the older man and shoved him in the back as he walked away.
The pensioner hit a brick wall and was found unconscious by paramedics who took him to hospital, the Metropolitan Police said.
Detective Constable Luke Thomson said it was a "brutal attack".
He added: "The victim has suffered horrific injuries as a result of a nonsensical attack, which could have cost him his life.
"There is no place in society for unlawful and aggressive acts such as this."
He added that he was appealing for help in tracing the suspect, who is wanted on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
He is described as a white man, aged around 40, about 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall and of large build with a bald or shaved head. He was wearing a light blue T-shirt and dark blue shorts.
There was also a female passenger in the car who briefly got out of the vehicle.
The attack itself took place at 7.50pm on 21 April in Parish Lane.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and quote CAD 6355/21APR, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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