Police are investigating an assault outside the World Darts Championship at London’s Alexandra Palace, after a man dressed in a lobster costume allegedly punched another attendee. Multiple outlets report that the incident involves a confrontation between the victim and a group of people dressed as lobsters at or near the venue. The victim was knocked unconscious following the attack, according to police accounts cited by the reports. Police have released a CCTV image and say they would like to identify and question a man in connection with the assault.
The reporting also indicates the injured man suffered serious or significant injuries that persisted for months after the incident. One outlet notes the victim was still dealing with “significant injuries” seven months later, while others describe injuries as serious. Another detail mentioned is the date of the tournament and the victim’s attendance on December 13, as described in one account.
No charges or named suspects are reported in the supplied summaries. The investigation remains ongoing as police seek information and people matching the description shown in the CCTV image.
