Suspect hands himself into police after pedestrian pushed in front of minicab

A man who pushed a pedestrian in front of a minicab has handed himself into police.

The incident, which took place in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars, last July saw the 57 year old man suffer cuts and grazes after being pushed into the path of the oncoming vehicle.

According to the victim, the incident was sparked after the two men had brushed shoulders whilst walking, and then subsequently had a brief verbal confrontation.

Police said that the suspect had contacted them and voluntarily handed himself in for questioning.

Members of the public followed and confronted the man after the incident, which occured at 8am on July 23rd, whilst one managed to take a photo of the attacker, which was subsequently published by police.