A housing warden was beaten and bruised after he was attacked by a man when he addressed complaints about anti-social behaviour.

Merton police has released images of a man they want to speak with in connection with an assault in Swains Road in Tooting on July 6.

Police say two wardens were assaulted when a man with others attacked them as they responded to complaints about anti-social behaviour. 

A police spokesman said: "The male assaulted both victims leaving one unable to work for a few days due to the injury."

Call 101 quoting reference 1408172/16 or crime stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.