POLICE investigating a serious assault that left a man in a critical condition are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

They were called at 1.31 this morning (Sunday) to a report of a man found unresponsive at Dovedale Close, Harefield.

The 33-year-old was suffering from serious head injuries.
He was taken by ambulance to hospital where his condition is critical.  

Initial inquiries established he was beaten with a baseball bat.

Were you in the area in the early hours? Did you see someone carrying a bat or maybe you witnessed the incident?

Call police on 101 quoting CAD 716/18 August or Tweet @MetCC.

If you have information but don’t want to speak officers, you can ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They do not ask your name and cannot trace your call.