Pepper spray attack: Police appeal after eight officers injured in Hyde Park

Detectives investigating an incident in which eight police officers were sprayed with a noxious substance during an anti-lockdown protest in Hyde Park have released an image of a man they would like to identify.
Image of a man police want to trace Credit: Met Police

Police want to trace a man caught on camera after eight officers were attacked with pepper spray during an anti-lockdown protest in Hyde Park.

The spray was used "indiscriminately", say police and officers managed to recover without any long term injuries.

"Fortunately, none of the officers have suffered any lasting effects from this incident. However, a noxious substance was indiscriminately sprayed towards them by someone who displayed a disregard for their welfare," said Acting Detective Inspector Chris Rudd.

"I would be grateful for any assistance from the public in identifying the man pictured and helping us to bring those responsible for this assault to justice."

Anyone who has information concerning his whereabouts should contact police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5268/05MAR21.

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