Woman in critical condition after New Year's Day attack

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A woman is in a critical condition following an attack in South-East London on New Year’s Day.

The woman, who is in her late teens, was reportedly attacked in Deptford. Police say they are seeking to establish if there was a sexual motive or element to the attack.

Police were called to a south London hospital at 6:20am after the victim was brought in on Friday by family members for treatment. She remains in a critical condition.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Enquiries continue to establish if there was any sexual motive for the attack.

“As such, the investigation is being led by detectives from the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command. At this stage, officers must retain an open mind as to any motive. Police enquiries are on-going to establish the circumstances.”

Officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around Creekside and Deptford Church Street between 3am and 6am.