Man arrested after 63-year-old dies following disturbance at pub in Lewisham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 63-year-old man died following a disturbance in a pub in southeast London.
The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports of an assault on Lewisham High Street at 8.39pm on Saturday.
Officers and paramedics found a 63-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.
He was taken to hospital where he later died. His family have been informed.
The force said it is believed the man was assaulted following a disturbance at The Watch House – a JD Wetherspoon’s pub.
A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody at a police station in south London.
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Detective chief inspector Craig Magee, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “This tragic incident happened in a busy part of southeast London.
“We would like to hear from anyone who was in Lewisham High Street or at The Watch House pub and has information about what happened.”
He added: “We have spent the night at the scene and there will be an increased police presence in the area today while we continue to gather evidence.
“I recognise the concern a crime of this nature causes. We have a suspect in custody, and based on the enquiries carried out so far, we do not believe there to be any risk to the wider community.”