Man May Lose Sight in Eye after Attack


Fight in Hammersmith Palais could have tragic consequences

The doomed Hammersmith Palais has been the scene of another violent incident which may result in a man losing the sight in one of his eyse.

The unnamed eighteen year old man was out with a group of six friends on 4th February. They became involved in a confrontation with another group at about 1.30am inside the club. The victim was standing at the bar when a fight started. He went to help his friends but was punched in the side of the head by a person he didn't see.

The initial examination of his eye showed a laceration that may permanently affect his site or even lead to blindness in that eye.

If you were at the Palais that night and witnessed the incident you are asked to contact the officer in charge of the case, DC White at Hammersmith CID or call the Crime management unit at Fulham Police Station on 0208 246 2814

February 6, 2007