A man has been arrested following an attack in Croydon which left a man in his 60s on life support. The 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent following the attack on Melfort Road, Thornton Heath.
He is still in custody. Anyone with information should call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD5641/12May. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at approximately 6pm on Sunday, May 12, to reports of a man being assaulted at a shop in Melfort Road, Croydon. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the victim, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital for treatment.
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“He remains there in a critical condition. A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent – he remains in custody.
“Enquiries into the circumstances continue. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD5641/12May.
“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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