Appeal for information following serious assault in Stratford

Officers are appealing to the public for witnesses and information after an assault left a man with life-threatening injuries.

At around 21:15hrs on Saturday, 22 August, officers were called to reports of a serious assault on Penny Brookes Street, Stratford.

Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and found a man, aged in his 30s, with severe injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

The suspects left the scene prior to police arrival. No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Justina Rackauskaite, who is leading the Met's investigation, said:

"A man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following this assault, and our investigation is progressing at pace to establish the circumstances leading up to this incident.

"We have conducted a range of enquiries and are now appealing for the public's help. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Penny Brookes Street area that evening and may have seen something.

"I would also urge anyone with CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries, to contact us. Every piece of information helps with our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 3842/28AUG. Information can also be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.