An “unprovoked” violent attack outside a pub left a man fighting for life with a bleed on the brain.
Two men, in their 50s, were found knocked unconscious lying on the pavement outside the White Hart pub in Eltham High Street just minutes after the 10pm lockdown curfew.
Police said the pair were assaulted by three men after leaving the pub. The “disgraceful” attack left a 59-year-old man in a critical condition with a bleed on the brain.
A 53-year-old man received treatment for a serious head injury and has since been discharged from hospital.
Police have released images of two men they would like to trace after being called to the assault at 10.20pm on Saturday, 24 October.
Police are looking to speak to this man regarding the assault
Met PoliceDet Sgt Ian Barnard, said: “We have reviewed CCTV and taken witness statements to piece together the events of that evening in an attempt to identify those responsible.
“This was a disgraceful and unprovoked attack which has left a man fighting for his life in hospital. I would urge anyone who recognises the men in these images to contact police as soon as possible.”
A 33-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, 27 October, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He was interviewed and released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Anyone who recognises the men or has information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference 8247/24OCT20.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
