A supermarket security guard was violently punched and kicked in the face when he tried to stop a man leaving a shop without paying.

Police would like to speak to the man pictured in connection to a serious assault on a 55-year-old man on July 15.

At around 10:20pm two men entered a supermarket in Green Lanes.

One of the men walked to the alcohol section and took beer and wine from the shelves before making his way to the exit without paying.

When the security guard tried to call the police he was punched and kicked in the face sustaining a fractured cheek bone, cuts and bruises.

The two men ran off and the victim had to be taken to hospital.

Detective constable Sarah Ward, of Haringey police, said: “This was a needless and horrible assault on a man who was doing his job. I ask anyone who knows who this male is to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to call police on 101 quoting 2513/15 Jul.

Alternatively, tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.