A man is fighting for his life after a violent assault in Glenarm Road yesterday afternoon.

Police were called at 2.30pm to reports of a man being assaulted in the street.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended. At the scene, a 32-year-old man was found with a serious head injury.

According to the Metropolitan Police, they believe the victim was attacked by a white woman and black man.

Detectives would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and hasn’t come forward, or anyone who has information that could help in identifying the suspects.

Anybody with information is asked to call Hackney CID by calling 101, tweet @MetCC, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.