A man will appear in court today after a violent assault left another fighting for his life.

The 28-year-old victim remains in a critical condition after he was found with a serious head injury outside a nightclub in Broadway, Bexleyheath.

Bertrand Sisk, 26, was arrested near the scene and charged yesterday with grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm and possession of Class A drugs.

The South Lodge, Folkestone, resident will appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court today.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call police on 101. Please quote CAD 649/01DEC.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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