Police are appealing for information following a suspected hammer attack in Southgate.

A 41-year-old man was rushed to hospital with severe lacerations to his head after he was assaulted in Nursery Road on Thursday, July 19, just before 10pm.

He was approached from behind by an unknown man as he was getting belongings out of his car. 

The suspect is described as white, of a fairly large build and was wearing a yellow high visibility top with reflective stripes across the middle. He then made his way in the direction of Chelmsford Road.

The victim has since been discharged from hospital.

Anyone with information  is asked to call Detective Constable Arif Sharif on 020 8345 3315 or the Police on 101