Police set up a crime scene on Walworth Road today (June 27) after being called to the scene at 7.24am.
A 40-year-old man was found with injuries and he was taken to hospital where his condition is not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
Enquiries are ongoing as police investigate the alleged assault.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “At 07:24hrs on Friday, 27 June officers and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of an assault on Walworth Road, Southwark.
“One victim, a 40-year-old man, presented with injuries. He was taken to hospital where his condition was not deemed life-threatening or life-changing.
“A man in his thirties has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
“A crime scene has been established on Walworth Road and enquiries are ongoing.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 1348/27Jun.
Alternatively to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
