POLICE have launched an attempted murder inquiry after a man was attacked in an Ilford street.

The man, who is in hospital with life-threatening injuries, was found by Topal Foods in Francis Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday July 21.

Police are seeking a black or asian man aged between 25 and 35, who was wearing a distinctive top featuring horizontal hoops.

He was seen running away form the scene of the crime along Francis Road and over a footbridge leading to Jaffe Road.

Anyone with information should contact Det Sgt Andrew Osbourne on 8345 2732.