Tourist needed surgery after violent assault by man who chatted her up

The suspect followed the victim, grabbed her from behind and seriously assaulted her by repeatedly punching her in the face, leaving her with shocking facial injuries.Detective Constable Mike Reilly, the investigating officer from Westminster CID, said: "This was a vicious unprovoked attack that has left the victim very shaken."Warwick Avenue is a busy area, especially at 8pm on a Friday evening.