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Man in his 20s left with 'serious injuries' after 'assault' outside popular London bar

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A police cordon in place in Leicester Square
A police cordon in place in Leicester Square. Picture: LBC

By Ella Bennett

A man in his 20s has been left with "serious injuries" after an alleged assault outside a busy London bar in tourist hotspot Leicester Square.

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Police were called to reports of the assault at around 3am on Sunday, August 24.

The victim was rushed to hospital, where he remains.

A 27-year-old man from Hounslow was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody.

The police cordon closed off two major hospitality venues and blocked off a corner of the tourist hotspot following the incident.

A forensic officer attended the scene on Monday
A forensic officer attended the scene on Monday. Picture: LBC
Police at the scene in Leicester Square
Police at the scene in Leicester Square. Picture: LBC

The Wetherspoons pub The Moon Under Water and Simmons bar were closed to its usual crowds of revellers on Sunday night.

There's been a police presence on scene 24 hours a day since the incident.

At least one forensic officer arrived on Monday and could be seen entering Simmons bar.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police by calling 101 or post on X ‘@MetCC’ quoting CAD 1203/24Aug.