Police have revealed details of an unprovoked attack in broad daylight on a man aged 60 who suffered a bleed on the brain.

The victim was with his family in High Park Road, near to Kew Garden Station, when he was attacked at around 11.40am on Wednesday, May 17.

The Metropolitan Police said: "The 60-year-old victim was with his family in High Park Road …when he passed a man in the street.

"A few minutes later they passed each other again when the man was punched and fell to the floor, sustaining a serious injury.

"He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for a bleed on the brain before being discharged a few days later. He will continue to need treatment for the foreseeable future."

Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 2860/17 May.

The suspect is described as white, tall, of large build, with dark stringy shoulder length hair.

He was wearing a blue top and dark trousers, and is believed to have been with two dogs, both believed to be German Shepherds. One was black and the other brown and black.

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There have been no arrests at this time.

Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 2860/17 May.

Alternatively to remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.