A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pubgoer died in a ‘one-punch attack’ near a Wetherspoons bar on a busy London high street.
Police and paramedics raced to Lewisham High Street, southeast London, at 8.39pm last night after reports of an assault.
A 63-year-old man with life threatening injuries was found at the scene and rushed to hospital where he sadly died. His family have now been informed.
The Metropolitan Police believe the victim was attacked following a disturbance at The Watch House pub – a Wetherspoons branch.
Officers arrested a 42-year-old man nearby the scene on suspicion of murder.
The suspect is now being held in custody at a south London police station whilst the force carry out their investigation.
Multiple bus routes were impacted and the southbound section of Lewisham High Street was closed.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pubgoer died in a ‘one-punch attack’ near a Wetherspoons bar on a busy London high street
Police and paramedics raced to Lewisham High Street, southeast London, at 8.39pm last night after reports of an assault
A 63-year-old man with life threatening injuries was found at the scene and rushed to hospital where he sadly died. His family have now been informed
The Metropolitan Police believe the victim was attacked following a disturbance at The Watch House pub – a Wetherspoon’s branch
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Magee, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: ‘This tragic incident happened in a busy part of south-east London. We would like to hear from anyone who was in Lewisham High Street or at The Watch House pub and has information about what happened.
‘We have spent the night at the scene and there will be an increased police presence in the area today while we continue to gather evidence.
‘I recognise the concern a crime of this nature causes. We have a suspect in custody, and based on the enquiries carried out so far, we do not believe there to be any risk to the wider community.’
The Met Police are appealing for anyone with information or who witnessed the attack to come forward.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation team is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6267/01Mar. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity on 0800 555 111.
Wetherspoons declined to comment.
