LAPD seeks public help after violent attack leaves Danish tourist unconscious in Venice
Police released surveillance footage of two men involved in an assault that occurred near Speedway and Washington Boulevard on October 30.
By Takeshi Faure ·
The Los Angeles Police Department is asking residents to review surveillance images of two men accused of attacking a visitor from Denmark. The assault left the man unconscious with a head injury and other serious wounds.
Officers found the victim near the intersection of Speedway and Washington Boulevard at approximately 12:35 a.m. on October 30. He had a laceration on the right side of his head. Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department treated him at the scene before transporting him to a nearby hospital.
Investigators reviewed video footage that shows the two suspects approaching the victim. The footage captures the men assaulting him until he fell unconscious. Detectives have not disclosed a motive for the attack. Police have also not provided an update on the victim's current medical condition.
The department released the surveillance images to help the public identify the suspects. Pacific Division Detective Patrick Foley is leading the investigation. He can be reached at 323-369-1621. The Pacific Division watch commander can take tips after hours at 310-482-6334.
Members of the public can also call the LAPD's 24-hour hotline at 877-527-3247 to provide information. The incident occurred in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles. The victim was a Danish national visiting the United States at the time of the attack.
