A 63-year-old man died after an assault in Lewisham. Police arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Following the incident, police arrested a suspect. They suspect him of murder.
The man died after being assaulted outside The Watch House pub in Lewisham, south-east London. Police were called at 8:39 PM and arrived quickly.
They found a 63-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. He went to a hospital but sadly died later. Police believe he was assaulted following a disturbance at the pub.
A 42-year-old man was arrested nearby. He is suspected of murder and is held at a south London police station.
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Magee, from the Met’s Crime Command, noted it was a busy area. Police are appealing for witnesses who might have information about the incident. Did people see the incident?
Police investigated the scene and a strong police presence remains. They are collecting evidence at the location. DCI Magee acknowledges the concern this alarms people, but does not think that the public is at risk.
Police do not think the public is at greater risk. They have a suspect in custody. This is based on the early inquiries ongoing from officers.