Police release CCTV of man wanted in connection with attack on Sikh man told: 'Muslim go back'

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in relation to an attack on a Sikh man whose turban was grabbed and was told: “Muslim go back”.

The 42-year-old victim was queuing to get into Parliament when a man started shouting: “Muslim go back” at him.

The attacker then grabbed his red turban and tried to pull it off his head, before leaving the scene.

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the attack, which took place at around 5.20pm on Wednesday, February 21 as the victim waited in a queue at Portcullis House near Big Ben.

Detectives from Westminster Community Safety Unit (CSU) are hoping people will help identify the man shown in the images.

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He is described as white, 5ft 10inches tall of stocky build and short black hair with stubble. He was wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans, black shoes and a black backpack.

In a statement, the force said it has long recognised the impact of hate crime on communities and the hidden nature of the crime, which remains largely under-reported.

It said: “We would appeal to anyone who witnesses or suffers any hate of any type to immediately report it so that action can quickly be taken and catch those responsible.”

(Top picture: Met Police)