A 65-year-old man was brutally assaulted in Ealing in an attack that has kept him in hospital for more than two months.
Richard Merry was “savagely beaten” outside Eden Court in Station Road in the early hours of Tuesday September 13.
The attack happened between 2am and 3am and Mr Merry found lying on a grass area by workmen around 10 hours later.
During the vicious assault he sustain laceration to his left ear, cuts to his head and face, damage to his eye socket, cracked ribs and brain injuries.
Shocking pictures have revealed the severity of his injuries after the assault.
Detective Constable Joe Cato of Ealing CID said: “Mr Merry was the victim of a vicious assault and then left outside to be found hours later.
“He has agreed to be named, and for an image of his injuries to be released to support our appeal for witnesses and information.
“I would urge anyone who can recognise the man shown in the CCTV still, or has other information that may assist the enquiry, to call police."
The Metropolitan Police released an image on Monday (November 28) of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the attack.
Anyone with information is urged to call Ealing CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.
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