A man is in a serious condition in hospital after an assault outside South Harrow Underground Station late on Saturday night.
Police set up a cordon along Northolt Road in South Harrow in the early hours of Sunday morning (29 June). Officers were first seen at the scene from around midnight, with several police vehicles parked nearby and part of the pavement taped off.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said, “Police were called at around 23.50hrs on Saturday, 28 June to Northolt Road (outside South Harrow LT station) to reports of a man injured.
“Officers attended and discovered a man in his 50s with a serious head injury. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
“It is understood a man exited a vehicle at the location and became involved in an altercation with the victim before punching him. The victim fell to the floor, sustaining the injury to his head.
“Local CID officers are currently investigating the incident and are in contact with the victim’s family who are receiving specialist support.
“Enquiries are ongoing to trace the suspect.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information which could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting ref: CAD 9180/28JUNE25. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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