A 39-year-old man is fighting for his life after a fight in the early hours of this morning.

The victim was taken to hospital after suffering head injuries in the fight just before 2.30am in Bestwood Street, Deptford.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and are hoping to trace a suspect who is believed to have been driven to Bestwood Street near the junction with Evelyn Road in a light blue car just before the fight.

The suspect ran off along Bestwood Street, police stated.

No arrests have been made.

Detectives from Lewisham CID are investigating.

Police officers remain on the scene this morning and traffic in the surrounding area is slow, Transport for London (TfL) advised.

The one-way system in Bestwood Street and the southbound lane from Lower Road are both closed.

The 47, 188, and 225 bus routes are being diverted, a TfL spokesperson added.

To offer information, call Lewisham CID via 101, or tweet @MetCC.

To offer information anonymously, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.