Murder arrest after death of man following reported disturbance at London pub
Police were sent to Lewisham High Street at 8.39pm yesterday (Saturday 1st March)
A man has died, following reports of an assault in South East London.
The Met Police says officers were sent out at 8.39pm yesterday (Saturday 1st March), and found a 63-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.
He later died in hospital.
It's believed he was assaulted following a disturbance at the Watch House pub, according to police.
A man, 42, was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Magee, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: "This tragic incident happened in a busy part of south-east London. We would like to hear from anyone who was in Lewisham High Street or at The Watch House pub and has information about what happened.
"We have spent the night at the scene and there will be an increased police presence in the area today while we continue to gather evidence.
"I recognise the concern a crime of this nature causes. We have a suspect in custody, and based on the enquiries carried out so far, we do not believe there to be any risk to the wider community."