An elderly man is fighting for his life in hospital after being attacked and robbed in his own home in north London.
The victim, 98, suffered a head injury and multiple bruises in the “brutal and senseless” assault and robbery, police said.
Officers were called to his home in Evesham Road, Enfield, just after 10am on Tuesday. He was rushed to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Detectives believe the violent robbery unfolded between 2pm on Monday and when officers were called to the address.
A number of items were missing from the house which included a Toshiba television and other personal belongings.
Inspector Paul Ridley, who is leading the investigation, described the level of violence used as “completely excessive”.
He added: “From our inquiries we have established that the victim was spoken to by a family member on the telephone on Monday, 5 November at 2pm and had not raised any concerns.
“We are therefore confident, the attack has taken place in the 20-hour window between then, possible Bonfire Night, to when he was discovered.”
“I would urge any members of the public that may have seen any persons acting suspiciously in the vicinity of Evesham Road, Enfield, to come forward to my investigation team as a priority.”
“I can reassure residents that patrols have been stepped up in the area and extensive efforts are being made to identify and apprehend the persons responsible.”
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Enfield CID via 101 quoting CAD 2140/6Nov, or by tweeting @MetCC under Operation Name ‘Burrow’
