CCTV footage released of moment City Hall security guard shoved to ground at black cab protest

Rachel Blundy18 September 2015
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This was the moment a security guard was shoved to the ground and left unconscious during a protest by black cab drivers at City Hall.

The man was amongst a group of demonstrators who descended on the Greater London Assembly's headquarters during Mayor's Question Time on Wednesday morning.

CCTV footage released today shows a man seemingly pushing the victim who falls to the floor. The man then continues walking.

The security guard was taken to hospital to be treated for concussion and was later released.

Detectives want to speak to the man seen in the video as part of their investigations into the incident.

Police described him as white, 6'0", about 50 years old with a partly shaved head and a receding hairline.

He was wearing black leather trousers and a black leather motorcycle jacket with a light brown stripe on the arms, Scotland Yard said.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Barnes, who is leading the investigation, said: "I am appealing for information to trace the man seen in the footage we have released today.

CCTV: a man police want to question over the attack
Metropolitan Police

"Someone will recognise him and I am asking them to come forward. The footage shows the level of violence used, which is unacceptable."

Anyone with information can contact the Met's Public Order Crime Unit on 020 8246 0068 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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