Image released after man is punched in face in random Islington attack

Police are looking to identify this man
Met Police
Leah Sinclair8 August 2021

Officers have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an unprovoked assault in Islington.

Police were called to Whistler Street on Thursday, July 1 after a man allegedly walked up to a random person and punched them in the face.

The 25-year-old male victim was hit without warning before the attacker fled the scene.

Officers spoke to the victim over the phone following the incident. He had suffered a facial injury.

There have been no arrests made so far.

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured and are asking anyone who can identify him to tweet @MetCC or call 101 reference CAD 2818/06Aug21.

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