CCTV image released after mugger blinds diplomat

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CCTV still of man police wish to trace
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The CCTV image was captured near Margravine Cemetery and Park in Hammersmith

Police investigating a robbery which left a UK diplomat blind in one eye have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace.

George Fergusson, 56, was assaulted at about 19:30 BST on Friday while taking a shortcut through Margravine Cemetery and Park in Hammersmith, west London.

A small quantity of cash was taken by his attacker.

The image was taken near the cemetery around the time of the robbery, said Scotland Yard.

Police said they wanted to hear from anyone who might recognise the man and can help in his identification.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on 22 April on suspicion of robbery in connection with the inquiry and bailed to return on 7 June.

The suspect is described as black, in his 20s or 30s, and about 5ft 10ins tall. He wore a dark hooded top and dark glasses.

Mr Fergusson was discharged from the Western Eye Hospital in Marylebone, north-west London, on Sunday.

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