A man has been taken to hospital following a violent altercation on Woolwich New Road, prompting a swift response by Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service.

The incident occurred shortly before 9:40pm on Friday, 30 May, when emergency services were called to reports of two men fighting in the busy SE18 high street area.

Officers arrived to find a man with injuries to his arm, who was treated at the scene and then taken to hospital. His injuries were later confirmed as non-life-threatening.

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One Man Arrested

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of affray and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:

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