Still no arrests after brutal attack outside Bermondsey school

officers had no knowledge of the incident. A Met Police spokesperson has said leads are being pursued and, following the News’ enquiries, released a description of the assailant, who is still at large. The suspect is described as a 5’7” black male of average build, in his mid-twenties with short afro hair, wearing dark clothing and a dark backpack.

Police were called to the scene on Southwark Park Road at around 9.30am on February 14, after a woman had been attacked while walking her dog. Rumours spread that the woman had been struck with a hammer and, while police said a hammer had been found nearby, they could not confirm whether it had been used in the attack.

Police said they did not believe the suspect and the victim were known to one another and the woman is understood to have recovered from her injuries.

Another meeting led by the Met’s Safer Neighbourhood Team for South Bermondsey, where the attack took place, is scheduled for 6pm to 7pm, on March 22, at St Anne’s Church on Thorburn Square. Concerned residents are expected to attend and ask about the progress of the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting reference 1982/14FEB23