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Hollyoaks actor Thomas Scurr attacked in West End | Hollyoaks actor Thomas Scurr attacked in West End |
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Hollyoaks actor Thomas Scurr was left with a broken cheekbone and a fractured eye socket during an unprovoked attack in London's West End. | |
Mr Scurr was punched in the face as he and friend James Conway were crossing the northern side of Leicester Square in the early hours of 11 May. | Mr Scurr was punched in the face as he and friend James Conway were crossing the northern side of Leicester Square in the early hours of 11 May. |
The 22-year-old actor, who plays Barney Harper-McBride in the Channel 4 soap, had been asked to pose for photos by fans before the attack, police said. | The 22-year-old actor, who plays Barney Harper-McBride in the Channel 4 soap, had been asked to pose for photos by fans before the attack, police said. |
Officers are appealing for witnesses. | Officers are appealing for witnesses. |
'Always consequences' | 'Always consequences' |
Det Sgt Nathan Tozer said: "This was a nasty and completely unprovoked attack, which resulted in Mr Scurr sustaining serious injuries to his face, and I am keen to identify the person responsible. | Det Sgt Nathan Tozer said: "This was a nasty and completely unprovoked attack, which resulted in Mr Scurr sustaining serious injuries to his face, and I am keen to identify the person responsible. |
"We know that prior to the incident several people identified Mr Scurr and Mr Conway and asked them to pose for photos, and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have taken pictures of the pair on their phone, or noticed the incident taking place." | "We know that prior to the incident several people identified Mr Scurr and Mr Conway and asked them to pose for photos, and I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and may have taken pictures of the pair on their phone, or noticed the incident taking place." |
The suspect has been described as a stocky white man, about 6ft tall, with a shaven head. | The suspect has been described as a stocky white man, about 6ft tall, with a shaven head. |
Mr Scurr said: "I would personally be very grateful for any information... hopefully then we can find this guy and show him that there are always consequences." | Mr Scurr said: "I would personally be very grateful for any information... hopefully then we can find this guy and show him that there are always consequences." |
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