Man injured in Woolwich attack, 52-year-old arrested on GBH charge
Police appeal for witnesses after assault near Elizabeth line station on 2 August 2026
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A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after being attacked near Woolwich Elizabeth line station on the evening of 2 August. The incident occurred in Beresford Square at around 7:50 pm, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Police said the man’s injuries were not life-threatening. The London Ambulance Service treated him at the scene before transferring him to a major trauma centre by road. An ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, and the London Air Ambulance were dispatched to the location.
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London Ambulance Service and air ambulance crews attended the incident on 2 August 2026
Arrest made in Greenwich
A 52-year-old man was arrested in Greenwich shortly after the attack. The Metropolitan Police confirmed he was detained on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody while the investigation continues.
The incident was logged under CAD reference 6777/02AUG26. A Met Police spokesperson said officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service. The first paramedic arrived within five minutes of the emergency call.
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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
Witness appeal
Police have urged anyone with information about the attack to come forward. Witnesses can contact the Met Police on 101, quoting the CAD reference, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The investigation is ongoing.
Beresford Square is a busy area near Woolwich Elizabeth line station, which serves thousands of commuters daily. The attack occurred in daylight, though it is unclear how many people witnessed the incident.
Questions this report answers
+What happened in Beresford Square on 2 August 2026?
A man in his 30s was attacked near Woolwich Elizabeth line station at around 7:50 pm. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police arrested a 52-year-old man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
+Who was arrested after 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 Metropolitan Police continue their investigation into the incident.
+How can witnesses help the police investigation?
Witnesses can contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting CAD reference 6777/02AUG26, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
+What medical response was sent to the scene?
The London Ambulance Service dispatched an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, an incident response officer, and the London Air Ambulance. The first paramedic arrived within five minutes of the emergency call.
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