Muammar Al Khadafi

Liberal Democrat councillor and deputy mayor Judith Best has been arrested in connection with a savage attack which left a man requiring hospital treatment and needing 27 stitches.

The assault, which took place in the early hours of the morning, saw 41 year old Neil Potter of Streatham with a broken jaw and broken ribs, as well as needing multiple stitches.

Police attended the scene of the assault, Madeira Road, in the early hours of the morning and Mr Potter was taken to hospital by ambulance.

After receiving treatment for his immediate injuries, including 27 stitches, the following day he had surgery on his jaw.

His father, Steve Potter, has since said that his son would need to eat soft food for several months, and that he is "lucky to be alive"

Details of events are still uncertain, but Judith Best attended a police station shortly after the attack where she was arrested for actual bodily harm with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

She has been bailed until September.

Judith Best, age 51, is Liberal Democrat councillor for the Streatham Wells ward, and also deputy mayor of Lambeth.

Councillor Best's son, Scott Richards, was also arrested after a police chase and remains in custody charged with grievous bodily harm.

Police say that they are also seeking other people in connection with the incident and have appealed for anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers or Lambeth Police.