20 September 2023 07:00 Police release image of man sought in connection with Ladbroke Grove assault DI Julie Potter: “Whilst we know the image is not great quality, we are hoping that releasing this may serve as a reminder for anyone who might have seen anything at the time of the incident.”

Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man after an elderly woman was assaulted in Ladbroke Grove.

The incident happened at about 11:00hrs on 21 July, when the 83-year-old victim was assaulted by an unknown man as she boarded the 312 bus on Canal Way, W10.

The male allegedly approached her before pushing her over. She suffered a broken pelvis as a result of the incident and has since been discharged from hospital.

A number of enquiries were conducted following the incident including looking at CCTV and speaking with witnesses.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Julie Potter said: “This was an unprovoked attack on an elderly women, which I’m sure will cause concern amongst the local community and wider.

“We have carried out a number of enquiries in order to trace the perpetrator and are now appealing for the public to help us.

“Whilst we know the image is not great quality, we are hoping that releasing this may serve as a reminder for anyone who might have seen anything at the time of the incident.”

Anyone who recognises the man in this image or has any information should call 101 or contact @MetCC on X quoting 5590/18SEP23.