Part of Leathermarket Gardens and a section of Weston Street have been closed following an early morning incident.
It is understood that a 27 year old male Bermondsey resident was assaulted on Saturday and taken to hospital with head injuries.
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and police are continuing to search the area.
Weston Street remains closed between the Guy Street junction and Leathermarket Street.
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