POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an incident in Hyson Green where a child had a cigarette stubbed out on his head.
Malikah Lal, 30, of Belton Street, Hyson Green, was walking down Noel Street, near the tram stop, on the afternoon of Thursday, September 6, when a stranger put a cigarette out on her three-year-old son's head.
Miss Lal said the attack had left her son, Javid, with a sore, burnt head for two days.
She said she was too shocked to go after the man, who is described as black, between 30 and 35 years old, about 5ft 3ins tall, of average build, and was clean shaven.
He was wearing a grey top and a black jacket.
Speaking at the time, Miss Lal said: "It was horrifying. I'm so angry and upset. It breaks my heart someone could do this to any child, never mind my son.
"I am feeling disappointed with myself, because I've always thought if someone went for my children, I would go for them. I feel kind of responsible, as if I've let my baby boy down. I was mortified and was nearly physically sick. I couldn't stop crying."
Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV images should call police on 101, quoting incident 557 of 6 September 2012 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
