Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was left with serious facial injuries following an unprovoked attack in Peckham.
The victim, a woman in her 20s who has asked to remain anonymous, was assaulted on Anstey Road on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Police say the suspect approached her to ask for a cigarette.
When she said she did not have one, he attacked her with such force that she was knocked to the ground.
Officers believe the man may have followed her from Peckham Rye Station before the attack.
The suspect is described as a Black man, around 5ft 8ins tall, with a slim build and believed to be in his 30s or 40s.
At the time, he was wearing a green puffer jacket with white writing on the back, just below the hood.
A passer-by reported the incident immediately, and officers arrived within minutes.
The woman was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital, where she was found to have suffered a fractured eye socket, cheekbone, nose and finger, as well as severe concussion.
Since the attack, officers have carried out door-to-door enquiries and gathered CCTV footage from the surrounding area.
Detectives have also retraced the victim’s route in a bid to identify the suspect.
Detective Sergeant James Hughes, leading the investigation, said: “We understand that this unprovoked and violent attack will cause concern for the community.
"I’d like to reassure the capital that the Met is relentless in its pursuit to prosecute perpetrators and continuously strive to ensure women and girls feel safe when going about their daily lives.
“We continue to work hard to identify the person responsible and are asking the public to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency if they have any relevant information.
"No matter how small you think your information is, it may be the missing piece to our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 6670/3NOV25. Reports can also be made anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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