Police are hunting a man after a vicious assault on two women on Holloway Road. The attack, believed to be a hate crime, happened in the early hours of Sunday, 22 June.
Man Shouts Abuse, Then Strikes Women in Their 20s
At around 3:30am, two women in their twenties were standing near the Moonlight Supermarket at the junction with Madras Place when a man approached and began shouting at them. Things turned violent fast as he physically assaulted both women.
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One woman fell backward, hitting her head and sustaining cuts. Both were rushed to hospital and treated for bruises and injuries to their faces and bodies.
Suspect At Large: Police Describe Man With Braided Hair
The attacker fled before officers arrived and remains unidentified. Authorities describe him as a black male, late 20s to early 30s, around 5ft 7ins tall with shoulder-length braids. He wore white shorts and a black top.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
This violent incident is being treated as a hate crime after it emerged the women were targeted due to their sexuality. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist their investigation.
