Attacker remains at large a month after Woolwich attack, as victim still fights for life

The 35-year-old victim remains in a critical condition in hospital a month on from the attack
The attack happened by a bus stop outside Woolwich Library
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Police are still hunting a man who carried out a violent attack in south-east London a month ago - as the victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.

The 35-year-old victim was attacked around 3.25am on Sunday, March 17, near a bus stop outside Woolwich Library in Wellington Street, Woolwich.

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene and the man was taken to hospital, where he remains “in a critical condition receiving treatment”, said police.

The Met police on Tuesday launched a public appeal for help tracing the attacker.

The suspect is described as a Black man, around 5ft 10” tall, and was wearing dark clothing at the time of the assault.

Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident, or anyone who was assist the investigation is asked to call Serious and Complex Crime team based at Lewisham via 101 – please quote 01/99520/24.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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