Suspect, 24, arrested following assault near Vauxhall Bus Station

A 24-year-old man has been arrested following an assault near Vauxhall Bus Station

Police were called at around 3.15am on Tuesday to Bondway following reports of an attack.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a 25-year-old man with head injuries.

The victim was rushed to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, where his injuries were later deemed to be non life-threatening.

He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact 101, quoting reference CAD1038/01SEP, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "On Monday, 1 September at 03:13hrs, police were called to reports of an assault near Vauxhall Bus Station on Bondway, Vauxhall.

"Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service.

"A 25-year-old man was taken to hospital with head injuries which have since been deemed neither life-threatening nor life-changing. He has since been arrested on suspicion of theft and remains in hospital.

"A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

"Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD1038/01SEP26."