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| Eltham hammer attack: Victim named as city worker | Eltham hammer attack: Victim named as city worker |
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| A woman left in a critical condition by a "horrific" hammer attack in south-east London has been identified. | A woman left in a critical condition by a "horrific" hammer attack in south-east London has been identified. |
| City worker Ania Gos, 30, and her mother suffered injuries "consistent with a violent assault" at Adderley Gardens, Eltham, on Sunday. | City worker Ania Gos, 30, and her mother suffered injuries "consistent with a violent assault" at Adderley Gardens, Eltham, on Sunday. |
| Joe Xuereb, 27, who lives locally, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a media appeal. | |
| The women, who did not know Mr Xuereb, are being treated at hospitals in south London. | The women, who did not know Mr Xuereb, are being treated at hospitals in south London. |
| Ms Gos's 64-year-old mother was visiting from Poland when she was attacked, neighbours said. | |
| 'Senseless attack' | |
| According to police a hammer believed to have been used in the attack was found at the scene. | |
| Mr Xuereb was spotted by a car driver who then followed him until officers swooped in Old Farm Avenue, Sidcup, south-east London. | |
| The suspect is thought to have mental health issues, according to police. | |
| Ms Gos' employers, finance company S&P Global, said in a statement: "We are extremely shocked and saddened by the senseless attack on one of our employees, Ania Gos, and her mother on Sunday afternoon. | Ms Gos' employers, finance company S&P Global, said in a statement: "We are extremely shocked and saddened by the senseless attack on one of our employees, Ania Gos, and her mother on Sunday afternoon. |
| "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to their family and friends." | "Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to their family and friends." |