Witness appeal after three arrested following life-threatening assault - Central London

British Transport Police (BTP) detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was left in a life-threatening condition following an assault in Central London.

Officers were called by station staff at around 5.40am on Sunday 10 May, following reports of an assault in the ticket hall at Charing Cross Underground station.

Officers responded with paramedics and found a man, aged in his 20s, with severe head injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

An investigation was launched immediately and three men aged 18, 20 and 24 have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They all remain in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Stanley said: "This was a shocking act of violence which has left the victim in intensive care.

"It’s pleasing that we’ve been able to bring three people into custody as our investigation continues at pace.

“We know that the victim encountered a group of men and exchanged words a few times in the early hours of that morning - once outside a nightclub on Villiers Street at around 4.55am, and again outside McDonalds on Charing Cross Road at around 5.20am.

“There was a further encounter at Charing Cross Underground at around 5.34am before the victim was attacked.

"If you were in the area and witnessed these interactions, or captured any mobile phone footage, I urge you to contact us as soon as possible. We’re working at pace to establish what happened in the lead up to the attack on the victim, and your information could be vital."

There is no information at this stage to suggest the incident is hate-related.

Anyone who has information or material that could help officers should text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 96 of 10 May.

Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.