Two women assaulted 'due to their sexuality' in suspected north London hate crime

"The incident happened on Holloway Road at the junction with Madras Place, Islington in the early hours of Sunday, June 22. During the altercation at around 3.30am, one of the victims fell backwards and received injuries to her head before the suspect fled the scene. The incident happened on Holloway Road in Islington Officers rushed to the street and admitted the women to hospital, where they received treatment for bruising. One of the women was also treated for cuts to her head."

"The alleged attacker is described as black, in his late 20s to early 30s and around 5ft 7ins with shoulder-length braids, wearing white shorts and a black top. This investigation is being treated as a hate crime as it is believed the women were targeted due to their sexuality, Scotland Yard said in a statement. The alleged attacker is described as black with braids Since the assault officers have obtained CCTV footage and made enquiries in the local area. PC George Mansfield added: "Officers have been working hard to identify this individual but we urgently need the help of the public to continue our enquiries." Anyone with information is asked to contact the Met by calling 101 or online, quoting CAD1270/22JUN. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

The assault occurred on Holloway Road at the junction with Madras Place in Islington in the early hours of Sunday 22 June, around 3.30am. During the altercation one victim fell backwards and sustained injuries to her head before the suspect fled. Both women were admitted to hospital and treated for bruising, with one also treated for cuts to her head. The suspect is described as a black male in his late 20s to early 30s, around 5ft 7ins, with shoulder-length braids, wearing white shorts and a black top. The incident is being treated as a hate crime because the women were believed to have been targeted due to their sexuality. Officers have obtained CCTV footage and carried out local enquiries, and members of the public are asked to contact the Met on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting CAD1270/22JUN.

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