Police in Waltham Forest are appealing for information over an attack in Walthamstow after a man was beaten without warning

A 30-year-old man was punched in the face in High Street, Walthamstow.

The victim was talking on his phone when a man walking in the opposite direction punched him without warning.

The attacker then continued to beat the victim until he lost consciousness.

The victim later made his own way to hospital, where he was treated and discharged later that evening.

The attacker is described as being of eastern European appearance, aged in his 30s, approximately 6ft 2inches and of a stocky build with short cropped black hair.

Anyone with information about the incident on July 11 at 9pm is asked to contact Waltham Forest police on 101 quoting reference 4914520/14.