Police were called to Daniel Close, Edmonton at around 09:00hrs on Monday, 3 August to find the Cypriot man named as Photios Kouzoupis (Photo abpve) lying in the street in the recovery position, with a pool of blood around his head.
He had been struck on the head several times with a hammer, by an unknown man.
He was taken to an east London hospital with two fractured thumbs, facial fractures and numerous scalp fractures. He has since been discharged.
Officers retain an open mind as to the motive for the assault.
The attacker is described as white, approximately 30 to 40-years-old, around 5ft 5ins tall. He was wearing a dark coloured cap and a grey jacket.
Anyone with information should contact Enfield CID on 101, quoting: 5216527/15. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
