Glass Bottle Attack Sparks Police Hunt in Brixton
Police are on the lookout for witnesses after a man was assaulted with a glass bottle in Brixton in the early hours of Saturday, 14 April.
Victim Attacked Near Effra Road
At around 3:30am, London Ambulance Service were called to Effra Road, near Crownstone Road, following a distress call from a passerby. The victim, a man in his 30s, suffered wounds after being attacked by two males in their 20s. He was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital.
Injuries Not Life-Threatening
The victim’s injuries are serious but not life-threatening or life-changing. The suspects fled the scene immediately after the attack.
Police Urge Key Witnesses to Speak Up
Crucially, the person who flagged down the ambulance did not stay on-site, and officers want this individual to come forward. Additionally, police believe a man at a nearby bus stop may have witnessed the assault.
If you have any information, or if you were one of these witnesses, contact Brixton police on 101 quoting 1273/14 Apr.