Suspect attacks random man on Los Angeles street

LOS ANGELES, Calif. ā€“ Police in Los Angeles are looking for a man who was caught on video attacking an elderly man on the street.

KABC reports the attack occurred on Oct. 20 and was caught on the security cameras of a nearby store.

The victim is seen walking on the sidewalk when he is confronted by the suspect whoĀ raises his backpack. When the victim continues walking, the suspect follows and strikes the man on the head, sending him to the ground.

According to the report, the victim suffered a gash on his face, but did not want to be identified.Ā