Detectives are pursuing suspects who fled the scene after a street attack in East London, which has left a man fighting for his life.
At around 9.15pm on Saturday, August 22, officers from the Met Police were called to a serious assault on Penny Brookes Street, Stratford.
Police found a man, aged in his 30s, with severe injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
Suspects fled before police arrived
The suspects left the scene prior to police arrival. No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Sergeant Justina Rackauskaite, who is leading the Met's investigation, said: "A man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries following this assault, and our investigation is progressing at pace to establish the circumstances leading up to this incident."
Police appeal for witnesses and footage
"We have conducted a range of enquiries and are now appealing for the public's help. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Penny Brookes Street area that evening and may have seen something," she added.
"I would also urge anyone with CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries, to contact us. Every piece of information helps with our investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 3842/28AUG. Information can also be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
