Man critical after violent assault outside seOne club in Weston Street

Southwark Police say that at about 4am on Sunday morning a 28-year-old man was assaulted outside the seOne club by a group of males who pulled him from his mini-cab and thew him against a wall.

Once on the floor he was then assaulted. It is believed one of the males responsible was bare chested.

The man was taken to hospital where he was treated for head injuries. He has since undergone surgery and remains in a critical condition.

"If anyone witnessed this incident or can provide any information about it, can they please contact Southwark CID on 020 7232 6145 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111," says Detective Constable Suzanne Litton of Southwark CID.

Officers say they are keeping an open mind as to the motive for the attack.

The Weston Street tunnel below London Bridge Station remained closed to traffic and pedestrians for several days after the incident.