A man was found with head injuries and a slash wound to his arm by police called to reports of a fight in Western Road, Mitcham.

Three men were arrested on suspicion of assault after the injured man was found this afternoon.

Officers closed the road to traffic while they dealt with the incident just after 12.50pm.

The victim was taken to a south London hospital by ambulance where he was treated for his injuries.

 He was not taken as a priority patient.

 Officers from Merton police are investigating.

The road has since re-opened.

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