A man suffered head and chest injuries after being attacked with a baseball bat.
The 47-year-old was set upon by three men outside the Pinewood pub, St Johns Road, Collier Row, around 12.40am, on Saturday.
One of the suspects is described as white, dressed in a dark jacket and jeans and aged in his 40s.
Anyone with information should contact Det Con Matt Dennahy at Romford CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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