Appeal for witnesses after Soho robbery left man with ‘potentially life-changing’ head injuries

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Soho which left a man with “potentially life-changing” head injuries in the early hours of yesterday morning.

At around 1.30am the victim was assaulted and robbed of his phone by a group of men in Bateman Street, off Frith Street, in Soho.

The man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital. A spokesman from the Met said: “His condition is not life-threatening, but potentially life-changing.”

An investigation is under way, led by CID officers based at Charing Cross police station. No arrests have been made at this stage.

Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 and quote reference 679/07jul. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.

Pictured top: Bateman Street, where the assault took place (Picture: Google Street View)