A 63-year-old man died after an assault on Lewisham High Street near The Watch House pub. A suspect is in custody.
A 63-year-old man was badly hurt, and his injuries threatened his life. He went to a hospital, but sadly, he died there. His family knows what happened.
Police arrested a 42-year-old man nearby. They think he committed murder and he is in custody. The police hold him at a station in south London.
A detective spoke about this sad event, which took place in a busy area. He wants to hear from people who were on Lewisham High Street or saw something near The Watch House pub.
Police stayed at the scene all night and will gather more evidence today. Police understand this crime is upsetting. However, they have a suspect, and they do not think others are at risk now.
The police stated they made an arrest following a man’s death in Lewisham. The man was hurt after a problem that happened at The Watch House pub.
If you know anything, call 101 and use CAD 6267/01Mar as a reference. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously; their number is 0800 555 111.
The ambulance service received a call at 8:37 p.m. about an incident on Lewisham High Street. Many people responded, and crews treated a man there before taking him to a hospital.