Hunt for driver after pensioner left seriously injured in 'nonsensical attack'

A pensioner suffered serious injuries in what police have described as a "nonsensical" attack in a street in south-east London.
By PA
Published 22nd May 2019, 11:12 BST
Updated 22nd May 2019, 12:12 BST
An 80-year-old pensioner who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, nose and cheekbone in what detectives have described as a "nonsensical" attack in a street in Penge, south-east London.An 80-year-old pensioner who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, nose and cheekbone in what detectives have described as a "nonsensical" attack in a street in Penge, south-east London.
An 80-year-old pensioner who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, nose and cheekbone in what detectives have described as a "nonsensical" attack in a street in Penge, south-east London.

The 80-year-old man was walking with his wife along Parish Lane in Penge when he was assaulted and left with multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, nose and cheekbone.

Scotland Yard said the couple had almost been hit by a silver car as they crossed the road at about 7.50pm on April 21 and that the driver had been involved in a verbal altercation with the victim.

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The pensioner walked away, police said, but the suspect pulled over, got out of the vehicle and chased the man before shoving him in the back.

An 80-year-old pensioner who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, nose and cheekbone in what detectives have described as a "nonsensical" attack in a street in Penge, south-east London.An 80-year-old pensioner who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, nose and cheekbone in what detectives have described as a "nonsensical" attack in a street in Penge, south-east London.
An 80-year-old pensioner who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken wrist, nose and cheekbone in what detectives have described as a "nonsensical" attack in a street in Penge, south-east London.

The victim hit a brick wall as he fell and was found unconscious by paramedics.

Detective Constable Luke Thomson, the investigating officer, said it was a "brutal attack", adding: "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."

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Police are 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.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 and quote CAD 6355/21APR, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.