Police are appealing for witnesses after a partially sighted man was assaulted in Edmonton.
Officers were called at approximately 11:15hrs on Friday, 18 March to reports of a fight in Fore Street, at the junction with Brettenham Road, N18.
On arrival, officer found a 73-year-old man suffering an arm injury. The victim – who is partially sighted and uses a white stick to aid his walking – was assaulted by another man who then ran away from the scene.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.
Detective Inspector Chris Rixon of Enfield CID said:”This was a cowardly attack on a vulnerable man and I would urge anyone who witnessed the assault, or has information regarding this crime, to contact Enfield CID.”
Anyone with information should contact Enfield CID on 020 8345 3323 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
= a 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with this incident.
