Police hunt thug who beat 'defenceless' Iris, 90, as she lay in her own bed

Police are hunting for the vile thug who left this defenceless 90-year-old battered and bruised in her own bed.

Iris Warner was hospitalised for ‘a very long time’ after being beaten by a mystery intruder in her home in Brent, north London.

‘Vulernable’ Iris was found slipping in and out of consciousness by her son Jeffrey, 60, having been struck in the face multiple times.

Mr Warner said: ‘We are shocked and appalled at the violence used against our mother Iris, better known as Anne to her friends and family – a defenceless 90-year-old-woman.

‘It has left us feeling stunned and sickened.’

Images of the severe bruising suffered by Mrs Warner have been released by her son and daughter as they appeal for the public to come forward with information.

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Scotland Yard said Mrs Warner’s bedroom had been left in a ‘messy manner’ but the force has not yet established if anything was stolen.

The attack is believed to have happened at some point between Saturday June 2 and Monday June 4.

Detective Inspector Saj Hussain said: ‘This was a horrific attack carried out on a very vulnerable elderly woman in her own home and must have been absolutely terrifying for Iris.

‘She has various medical complications on top of the injuries sustained in the assault that are likely to keep her in hospital for a very long time.’

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 07747 476161 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.