A man has been arrested after an assault outside a pub in Eltham.
Police were called to Footscray Road at around 8.30pm on Friday evening to reports that a man had been assaulted.
A man, in his 50s, was taken to hospital for treatment.
The victim’s condition was found not to be life-threatening.
A man, 37, was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent at the scene.
He remains in custody.
Enquiries continue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD6985/11Dec.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at approximately 8.30pm on Friday, December 10 to reports of a man assaulted outside a pub in Footscray Road, SE9.
“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and a man, aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital for treatment; his condition is not life-threatening.
“A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH with intent; he remains in custody.
“Enquiries into the circumstances continue.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD6985/11Dec.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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