Man in 30s injured in Woolwich attack, 52-year-old arrested
Metropolitan Police confirm arrest on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent
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A man in his 30s was taken to hospital on 2 August 2026 after being attacked near the Elizabeth line entrance in Beresford Square, Woolwich. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident occurred at around 7:50pm.
The man’s injuries were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. London Ambulance Service treated him at the scene before transferring him to a major trauma centre by road.
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Arrest and investigation
A 52-year-old man was arrested in Greenwich shortly after the attack on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The Metropolitan Police said he remains in custody while the investigation continues.
Police were called to the scene at 7:50pm and attended alongside London Ambulance Service. Officers confirmed the injured man was in his 30s and that no further details about the circumstances of the attack have been released.
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“We treated a patient at the scene and took him to a London major trauma centre as a priority by road.”
London Ambulance Service spokesperson
How residents can assist
The Metropolitan Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact them. Witnesses can call 101 and quote the reference CAD 6777/02AUG26. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
London Ambulance Service confirmed their response included an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance. The first paramedic arrived at the scene within five minutes of the call.
What happens next
The 52-year-old man remains in police custody while the investigation into the attack continues. The Metropolitan Police have not released further details about the incident or the identities of those involved.
No additional arrests have been made, and the police have not indicated whether they are seeking further suspects. The injured man’s current condition has not been disclosed.
Questions this report answers
+What happened in Beresford Square, Woolwich on 2 August 2026?
A man in his 30s was attacked near the Elizabeth line entrance in Beresford Square at around 7:50pm. He was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident and are investigating.
+Who was arrested in connection with the Woolwich attack?
A 52-year-old man was arrested in Greenwich on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody while the investigation continues, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police.
+How can witnesses help the police investigation?
Witnesses can contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting the reference CAD 6777/02AUG26. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The police are seeking further details about the incident.
+What was the response of the London Ambulance Service?
London Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance. The first paramedic arrived within five minutes and took the injured man to a major trauma centre.
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