A man was taken to hospital and treated for a bleed on the brain following an unprovoked assault in Richmond.

At around 11.40am on Wednesday, May 17 the victim, 60, was with his family in High Park Road, near to Kew Gardens Station in Richmond, when he passed a man in the street.

A few minutes later, the two passed each other again and the man was punched and fell to the floor.

He sustained a serious injury and was taken to hospital where he was treated for a bleed on the brain before leaving hospital a few days later.

He will continue to need treatment for the foreseeable future.

The suspect is described as white, tall, of large build, with dark stringy shoulder length hair.

He was wearing a blue top and dark trousers, and is believed to have been with two dogs, both believed to be German Shepherds.

One was black and the other brown and black.

No arrests have currently been made.

Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 2860/17 May.

Alternatively to remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Detectives are looking for a man after a man was seriously injured following an unprovoked assault in Richmond.

“At around 11:40hrs on Wednesday, 17 May, the 60-year-old victim was with his family in High Park Road, near to Kew Gardens Station in Richmond, when he passed a man in the street.

“A few minutes later they passed each other again when the man was punched and fell to the floor, sustaining a serious injury.

“He was conveyed to hospital where he received treatment for a bleed on the brain before leaving hospital a few days later.

“He will continue to need treatment for the foreseeable future.

“The suspect is described as white, tall, of large build, with dark stringy shoulder length hair.

“He was wearing a blue top and dark trousers, and is believed to have been with two dogs, both believed to be German Shepherds. One was black and the other brown and black.

“There have been no arrests at this time.

“Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 2860/17 May.

“Alternatively to remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”