A woman was left unconscious after being assaulted by a man in Eltham Park this morning.

Officers were called at 12:28am this morning to reports of an assault in Eltham Park South.

The victim, aged in her 30s, entered Eltham Park South when a man assaulted her, knocking her unconscious.

The victim woke-up to find bruising and cuts to her legs and swelling to her forehead.

She left the park and knocked on a nearby house and asked the occupant to call the police.

The victim was taken to a south London hospital, her injuries are not life-threatening.

A crime scene is in place.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 240/31MAY or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.