Sad: Pregnant woman loses baby after men kick and stamp on her stomach in 'abhorrent' attack

Scene: The woman was attacked by men wearing helmets on this Peckham road

The 21-year-old victim was eight months pregnant but tragically lost her child, police have said

A heavily-pregnant woman has lost her baby after two men kicked and stamped on her stomach during a shocking daylight attack.

The 21-year-old victim, who was eight months pregnant, was set upon on Talfourd Place, Peckham, South London, at around 8pm on Monday.



Two men wearing motorbike helmets pushed her to the ground before kicking and stamping on her stomach.

They then ran off towards Denmark Road, the Met police said.

A member of the public called police who administered first aid at the scene.

The victim was taken to a south London hospital where she lost her baby.

She remains in a critical condition in intensive care.

Detective Chief Inspector Robert Pack said: "This was a truly abhorrent and vile attack on a heavily pregnant woman who has now, tragically, lost her baby.

"The men who attacked her must have known the impact their actions would have when they kicked her repeatedly in the stomach. It is sickening to think someone would deliberately target a pregnant woman in this way.

"The suspects were distinctive in their crash helmets and we would appeal for anyone who saw them either before the attack or running from the scene to please come forward and contact us."

The two suspects were black and aged in their 20s.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, 16 June and remains in custody at this stage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8345 3985 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.