Man arrested after Leyton High Road attack leaves victim fighting for life
A man in his 20s was found unconscious on August 22 and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Incident β evidence β outcomeA 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident on High Road in Leyton that left another man fighting for his life. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.13am on August 22 after a man in his 20s was discovered unconscious in the street.
The victim was transported to hospital where his condition was described as life-threatening. The arrested man was taken into custody on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, and enquiries by the Metropolitan Police are ongoing.
A London Air Ambulance was dispatched and landed at Leyton Country Cricket Ground. Police cordoned off a section of shops on High Road, with a significant police presence also noted near Coronation Gardens.
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, quoting reference 1742/22Aug.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on High Road in Leyton?
On August 22, a man in his 20s was found unconscious on High Road in Leyton. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
02When did police respond to the incident?
Police were called to the incident on High Road in Leyton at 8.13am on August 22. A London Air Ambulance also attended the scene.
03What is the police asking for?
The Metropolitan Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist their investigation to contact them. They can be reached by calling 101 and quoting reference 1742/22Aug.
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