Man arrested after assault outside West Croydon takeaway
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 15:31 · Archive
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary after an assault outside Cheatmeals takeaway on London Road in West Croydon at 2.39am on Friday, October 9. Metropolitan Police officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended the scene following reports of the assault. The assault left bloodstains on the pavement.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment, where his injuries were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Police confirmed that initial enquiries indicated the assault was connected to a nearby break-in, leading to the burglary arrest.
Enquiries remain ongoing with no further arrests made. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 681/09Oct, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
How it is being reported
- Bloodstains outside takeaway after assault spark 'typical Croydon' reactionSuspected bloodstains found outside a shop in West Croydon as Metropolitan Police collect evidence.Croydon Guardian · 9 Oct, 14:16
- Bloodstains outside takeaway after assault spark 'typical Croydon' reactionSuspected bloodstains found outside a shop in West Croydon as Metropolitan Police collect evidence.This Is Local London · 9 Oct, 14:16
In this story: West Croydon · London Road · Metropolitan Police · London Ambulance Service · Cheatmeals
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