Appeal after man is left with serious head injuries following assault in Streatham

Police investigating an assault which has left a man with a serious head injury are appealing for assistance to identify a man they would like to speak to.

Officers were called at around 2am on Saturday, 11 July, to reports of a man assaulted outside Mikrus Restaurant in Streatham High Road.

Officers and paramedics found a 42-year-old man, who was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition, having suffered a head injury.

CID officers based at Walworth are investigating.

Investigating officer, DC Oliver Honeybun-Arnolda, said: “This was a very serious assault which has left a man in hospital with a significant injury and I would appeal to anyone with information about the incident or who recognises the man in the footage to come forward.

“Following the incident a lone suspect, believed to be a white man, ran from the scene north along the High Road.”

No arrests have been made so far.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 942/jul11. To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.

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