Caught on camera: Man suspected of needle attack on woman out on lunch break
This suspect was being hunted by police today after a woman was attacked by a man with a needle after she popped into a branch of Greggs for her lunch.
The 28-year-old, who has been left deeply distressed during weeks of medical tests since the attack, had driven to Blackheath High Street to visit the bakery
As she left, a man who was on his phone and wearing a Sandwell Homes jumper, bumped into her. He walked behind her as she returned to her car, which was parked on Short Street.
Moments later the man punched the victim in the back and walked off towards the High Street. It was then that she noticed he was holding a syringe.
Pc Joe Toon, from Sandwell Police investigation team, said: "The woman took off her coat following the attack and found that there was a mark of an yellow liquid.
"It seems her assailant had possibly injected her, or tried to, with an unknown fluid.
"The incident was deeply distressing for the lady and, understandably, she has endured weeks of upset and medical tests since the attack to make sure she has not suffered any lasting effects from the attack."
The attacker is in his mid to late 30s, around 5ft 8in tall, of chubby build. He appeared to be bald and was wearing a blue baseball cap. He was also wearing a navy blue jumper with a 'Sandwell Homes' logo on the chest area and blue trousers.
"Since the attack we have been working to identify the suspect, in particular with Sandwell Homes, however we are still yet to trace the man and appeal for anyone who recognises him to contact us."
It happened at around 2.15pm on February 26, but details have only now been released.
Call Sandwell Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
