Victims were targeted hours apart in Kilburn High Road

The hunt is on to find a violent trio suspected of attacking two men at random within hours of each other.

Both victims suffered facial injuries after they were assaulted in Kilburn High Road.

The first victim, a 24-year-old man, was approached by two men and a woman before one of the men struck him in his face at 11.50pm yesterday (Wednesday).

He was rushed to hospital and will need surgery for his injuries.

At around 1.25am this morning (Thursday), two men and a woman walked into a shop where one of the men struck a 31-year-old worker.

Police believe both victims were attacked by the same group and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

One man is described as being white with a pale complexion, mousy coloured hair, medium build, with possibly an Irish accent.

He was wearing a grey zip up ‘hoody’ style jacket, green jumper/sweatshirt with a collared top underneath, dark blue jeans and navy and white trainers.

Anyone with information should contact police using the non-emergency 101 number alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.