A man has been arrested following an assault outside a Purley pub last night which left a man with serious injuries.

Police were called at 10:15pm on Sunday August 18 to the Rectory Pub in Brighton Road, Purley.

Officers found a 31-year-old man with injuries who taken to a south London hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A 25-year-old man was arrested this morning on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He currently remains in a south London police station.

Officers from Croydon CID are investigating the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call Croydon CID on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

 

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