A man will require surgery for serious injuries after being injured in a reported fight near a supermarket.

Metropolitan Police confirmed yesterday (September 21) that the man, 22, has injuries which are possibly life-changing.

The force added that a man, 19, a woman, 37, and another man 47, arrested in connection with the incident were released on bail pending further enquiries.

It comes after police were called to reports of a fight in Suttons Lane, Hornchurch on Tuesday (September 19) at around 10.50pm.

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Officers attended the scene and the 22-year-old man was taken to hospital after London Ambulance Service provided first aid at the scene.

The Havering Daily reported that a cordon was put in place by the force near Sainsbury's in Suttons Lane on Tuesday.

Enquires are ongoing and any witnesses should contact 101 quoting Ref CAD 8496/18SEP23.