Detectives are releasing an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with two assaults.
Officers want to speak to 50-year-old Skender Bucpapaj in relation to an assault on Friday, 22 September which left a woman with serious injuries.
They are also investigating another assault against a man which took place on Monday, 2 October – he was not seriously injured.
Bucpapaj is believed to be travelling on public transport and may be in the Southwark, Croydon or Bromley areas. Officers believe he could be sleeping outside.
Detective Inspector Sharad Verma, leading the investigation, said: “We need to speak to Bucpapaj urgently and would ask anyone who recognises him or knows where he is to contact us immediately.
“These attacks were particularly violent and have left the victims with serious injuries. We are doing all we can to find the person responsible and to ensure no further harm is caused.”
Anyone with information should call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC with CAD 5001/04OCT23.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
