Police hunt man who headbutted pedestrian after being clipped by his umbrella on Tower Bridge

Police are hunting a man who headbutted another man on Tower Bridge after being accidentally clipped by his umbrella.

The victim, aged in his 50s, was left shaken and suffered facial injuries in the assault at 8am on April 30.

City of London Police have now released CCTV footage of the incident, which took place on the west side of the central London bridge.

It shows the victim walking with a black umbrella in his hand to shield himself from the rain, while another man with a white bag over his shoulder walks quickly in the opposite direction.

As they pass, the victim’s umbrella appears to slightly clip the other man, who turns around in anger and says something.

He then quickly strides over to the victim and headbutts him, while forcefully pushing him in the chest at the same time.

After speaking to staff in the local area, investigating officers are now appealing for the public’s help to locate the man in the CCTV.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or recognises the man is asked to call City of London Police on 0207 601 2222 or 101 quoting CAD 1475 of 30/4/18.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or give information via www.crimestoppers-uk.org