Man arrested after fatal Sidcup assault

A man has been arrested following a fatal assault in Sidcup.

Police were called around 01.00hrs on Monday, 25 May to reports of an assault outside a public house in Station Road.

A 50-year-old man was found unconscious at the scene and taken to hospital. He sadly died on Saturday, 30 May.

The victim has now been named as 50-year-old Stuart Tickner.

His next of kin are aware, and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

Superintendent Kier Newman, of the South East Borough Command Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones following this tragic incident.

“The initial assault occurred outside a public house on a residential road, and we are keen to speak to anyone in the area who witnessed anything.”

On Tuesday, 26 May, a 36-year-old man presented at hospital, where he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in hospital.

Anyone with information is urged to call the police on 101, quoting reference 434/25MAY. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.