Police cordoned off Eltham High Street during the early hours of this morning (January 29) after a fight left one man in hospital.

Police were first called to the High Street at 1.23am after reports of a fight.

A man, 20, was treated by a medic on scene before being taken to hospital.

The cordon was in place “while the status of the victim’s injuries was established” by officers.

His injuries have been described as not life-threatening or changing.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called to Eltham High Street, Eltham at 01.23hrs on Sunday, 29 January to reports of a fight.

“One man, 20, sustained injuries, he was seen by a medic on scene and was taken to hospital.

“The injuries are not life-threatening or changing.

“A cordon was put in place while the status of the victim’s injuries was established.”