LOS ANGELES, CA — Police are seeking the public's help identifying two men suspected of violently assaulting a tourist from Denmark who was found unconscious with serious head injuries in Venice last week.
The attack occurred around 12:35 a.m. Oct. 30 near Speedway and Washington Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The victim, a Danish national visiting the U.S., was found unconscious with a laceration on the right side of his head, police said.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics treated the man at the scene before taking him to a hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries.
Surveillance footage captured two men approaching and assaulting the victim, leaving him unconscious, according to the LAPD.
Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact LAPD Pacific Division Detective Patrick Foley at 310-482-6313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
After hours, callers can reach the Pacific Division watch commander at 310-482-6334. On weekends, tips can be directed to 877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers online or at 800-222-8477.
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