Police release pictures in family attack investigation (From Your Local Guardian)

Wandsworth police release pictures in family attack investigation

7:30am Saturday 21st May 2011 in Top stories

Police continue to hunt two men who were part of a gang attack on a family outside a pub seven months ago.

Relatives had gathered at the Bedford Arms in Balham to celebrate the births of two babies on October 30 last year, but were attacked with chairs and bottles after leaving the bar.

Officers this week released these images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the vicious attack.

The incident happened after family members got into a brief argument with two men who were leaning on the railings by the exit. Shortly after, at about 1.05am, the family was attacked by the two men and some of their friends.

A 21-year-old man sustained a large gash to the side of his head which had to be stapled by hospital staff - and needed a blood transfusion. Other family members suffered minor injuries.

One of the thugs is about 6ft, white, of chubby build, with mousy brown or ginger hair - and is in his early 20s.

Another is black, about 5ft 7ins and aged between 30 and 40.

Anyone with information should call Detective Constable Lyndsay Barnett on 020 8247 8465 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.