An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a homeless man was repeatedly punched and kicked in King's Road, Chelsea.

The 48-year-old victim suffered facial injuries and bruising after the assault which happened at around 12.25am on Saturday December 10, outside Chelsea Food Fayre.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged around 30 years old, with short brown hair, wearing a short black jacket and jeans.

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with in connection with the assault.

He was also with a woman, who police also want to speak to regarding the incident.

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Police would like to speak to this man in connection with the assault

The victim was taken by London Ambulance Service to a hospital in west London.

Police are also keen to speak to anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV image or anyone who witnessed the assault, as the road would have been busy with people travelling home after their night out.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Notting Hill CID on 02082460137 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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