Man suffers skull fracture in Waterloo station assault after England match
Two men arrested on suspicion of common assault and affray have been released on bail
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A man was left with a fractured skull and eye socket after an assault at the BrewDog pub inside London Waterloo station in the early hours of 6 July. The incident occurred at around 4.12 am, following a dispute between two men who had been watching England’s World Cup match against Mexico, as reported by This Is Local London.
British Transport Police confirmed the altercation escalated into a serious assault. The victim’s injuries were described as severe, though no further details about his condition have been released. The force is leading the investigation and has appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify following the incident.
Arrests and bail
Two men were arrested in connection with the assault. One was detained on suspicion of common assault, while the other was arrested on suspicion of affray. Both men were later released on conditional bail while the investigation continues, British Transport Police said.
Police are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who recorded the incident on their mobile phones. Officers have urged witnesses to contact them directly or provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers.
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How to report information
Members of the public can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 56 of 6 July. Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The force has not confirmed whether CCTV footage from the station or the pub is being reviewed.
What happens next
The investigation remains ongoing. British Transport Police have not indicated when further updates might be provided or whether additional arrests are expected. The two men released on bail are likely to be re-interviewed as part of the inquiry.
Questions this report answers
+What injuries did the victim suffer?
The victim suffered a fractured skull and eye socket after an assault at BrewDog inside London Waterloo station. British Transport Police described the injuries as severe but have not released further details about his condition.
+Have any arrests been made?
Yes, two men were arrested on suspicion of common assault and affray. Both were later released on conditional bail while the investigation by British Transport Police continues.
+How can witnesses report information?
Witnesses can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 56 of 6 July. Information can also be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
+What happened after the arrests?
The two men arrested were released on conditional bail. The investigation is ongoing, and police have appealed for witnesses, particularly those who recorded the incident, to come forward.
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