Man charged over Haggerston attack that left victim fighting for life in hospital

Assault: The attack happened at the corner of Middleton Road and Kingsland Road.
Taz Johnston
Fiona Simpson13 March 2017
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A man has been charged over an attack in east London that left a man fighting for his life.

Police rushed to Haggerston in the early hours of Saturday morning to reports two men had been injured.

Detectives discovered two victims, both in their 30s, has been injured – one with serious head injuries.

A 35-year-old man remains in hospital in a critical condition, police said on Monday.

A 30-year-old man has been discharged from hospital.

It is believed that they had been attacked by two men around 1.15am, who ran away from the scene.

Scotland Yard have launched a fresh appeal over the attack and have urged anyone with any video footage to come forward.

A spokesman said it is believed people may have videoed the incident or the aftermath on their mobile phones.

Hackney Police arrested two men – aged 34 and 18 – on Sunday.

The 34-year-old has been charged with GBH and ABH.

He was due to appear at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

The 18-year-old man has been released with no further action, police said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist police is asked to contact detectives at Hackney CID on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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