Police are urgently searching for a suspect after a child’s jaw was broken in a...

Published: 8:49 pm February 28, 2025
Updated: 12:52 pm October 8, 2025
Hunt for Suspect After Child’s Jaw Broken in Enfield Attack

Police are urgently searching for a suspect after a child’s jaw was broken in a violent attack while walking home from school in Enfield.

The unprovoked assault took place between 3pm and 4pm on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Kendal Parade and Derwent Avenue, N18.

Attack Details & Suspect Description

The child, who was walking home alone, was punched in the face, suffering a broken jaw and requiring hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as:

  • White male, aged 20-25 years old
  • Stocky or chubby build
  • Wearing a green tracksuit with the hood up
  • Blue trainers and possibly blue gloves
  • Clean-shaven with a foreign accent

Police Appeal for Witnesses

The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the attack or have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.

A police spokesperson said:
“We are appealing for witnesses after a child was assaulted, resulting in a broken jaw. The attack happened on Friday 6th December 2024, between 3-4pm at Kendal Parade and Derwent Avenue, N18. The child was alone whilst walking home from school and required hospital treatment.”

How to Help

Anyone with information is urged to contact Met Police on 101, quoting reference 06DEC24/Enfield.

Alternatively, to provide information anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

More news from Kendal

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE