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pensioner was left with 4 damaged ribs after a violent yob attacked him at a launderette in north west London.
Detectives have re-released CCTV footage of the second the thug burst into the enterprise in Harlesden and attacked the 78-year-old retired welder.
The stunning footage exhibits him violently ripping the aged man’s shirt earlier than pushing him in opposition to a washer, inflicting him to fall to the ground and break his ribs.
The incident, which featured on BBC One’s Crimewatch Live as we speak, took an uncommon twist when the attacker returned to the launderette moments later to apologise to his sufferer.
He advised the pensioner the assault was “solely a joke” and tried to present him £20 to pay for his washing. The suspect, who was sporting a crimson t-shirt, had arrived in a automotive with two different males who weren’t concerned in the attack.
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The sufferer was taken to hospital by ambulance, the place stayed for per week. He continued to be in ache for a number of months.
Detective Constable Jonny Byswater, from North West Basic Command Unit, mentioned: “I want to proceed to ask individuals to take a look at the CCTV footage and see in the event that they recognise this man, then do the precise factor and get in touch with police.
“I consider somebody on the market will recognise this man and be capable to inform us who he’s. This was a daunting and cowardly attack on an harmless sufferer and it’s crucial we discover the particular person accountable.
“The sufferer and his household had been left terrified following the callous actions of a person who preyed on a weak, aged particular person. We are doing every part we are able to to get justice for the sufferer and to ensure these accountable face the results of their actions.”
The attack befell at 11.30am on June 6 final yr.
Police have made no arrests so far. Contact 101, referencing CAD 2717/05JUN20 with data or name Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
