Four arrested after Dagenham pub assault leaves man in cardiac arrest
A man in his 40s was found with a cardiac arrest following an incident on Heathway.
Incident β evidence β outcomeFour men have been arrested after an assault at a Dagenham pub resulted in a man suffering a cardiac arrest. The incident took place on Heathway on August 22.
London Ambulance Service paramedics were treating the man, aged in his 40s, when they requested assistance from Metropolitan Police officers at 7.10pm. Police involvement was sought after it was established the patient had been assaulted.
The man was taken to hospital following the incident. His condition has reportedly improved and is now considered non-life-threatening and not life-changing. He remains in hospital care.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that four men have been arrested in connection with the assault. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Those with information are asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference CAD 5844/22AUG. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
01What happened at the pub in Dagenham?
An assault occurred at a pub on Heathway in Dagenham on August 22. A man in his 40s was found suffering a cardiac arrest following the incident.
02What is the condition of the victim?
The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital and his condition has reportedly improved. It is now considered non-life-threatening and not life-changing.
03Have any arrests been made?
Yes, four men have been arrested in connection with the assault. Police are appealing for further information from the public.
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