A 63-year-old man died after an assault in Lewisham. A 42-year-old man is in custody, suspected of murder.
Emergency services found a man, age 63. His injuries were life-threatening. Paramedics rushed him to a hospital, but sadly, he died there later. His family has been told.
A 42-year-old man was arrested nearby. Police suspect him of murder. He is still in custody now at a police station in south London.
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Magee spoke about the incident. It happened in a busy area, and he wants to hear from witnesses. Were you on Lewisham High Street or at The Watch House pub? Do you have information?
Police stayed at the scene all night and will be there today. They are gathering evidence still. DCI Magee understands people are concerned, but they have a suspect in custody. He thinks there is no wider risk.
The police received a call at 8:39 PM about an assault on Lewisham High Street. Officers and paramedics responded quickly. They found the 63-year-old man injured.
Police believe he was assaulted there, following a disturbance that happened at The Watch House pub.
Call 101 and quote CAD 6267/01Mar if you know something. Call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 to stay anonymous.
The ambulance service had a call at 8:37 PM for an incident on Lewisham High Street. They sent many resources, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and an advanced paramedic.