Police are appealing for help following an unprovoked assault of a Jewish man in Hackney, London.
On Friday, 20 August, police received a third party report of an assault that occurred on Stamford Hill at the junction with Colberg Road at approximately 20:30hrs on Wednesday, 18 August.
Officers spoke with the 64-year-old victim soon after the report was made and have since made further contact with him.
The victim has said he has "no recollection" of the attack after being knocked unconscious.
Detectives are appealing for help to identify this man following an unprovoked assault in Hackney.
Met Police
They have established that the victim had been making his way to his synagogue when he was struck in a random assault. He suffered facial injures and fell to the floor, breaking a bone in his foot. He was taken to hospital for treatment and was later discharged.
The assault is being treated as a hate crime.
Detectives have released an image and footage of a man they need to identify and speak with in connection with the assault.
There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.
The victim said "there is an awful lot of anxiety in the community", adding that "we are a very tight knit, welcoming and loving community."
Anyone who recognises the man, or who witnessed the assault and is yet to speak with officers, is asked to come forward.
Please call police on 101 quoting reference 4492/20AUG. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.