13-year-old boy in hospital after man attacks people with pole
Teenager fighting for life as 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of GBH
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A teenage boy is fighting for life in hospital after police were called to reports of a man attacking people with a pole.
Scotland Yard said officers were called to Leigham Court Road, Streatham, at about 3.30pm on Wednesday.
A 13-year-old boy was treated at the scene for a head injury before being taken to hospital where police say his condition has been assessed as life-threatening.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
Additional reporting by PA
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