Appeal for witnesses after man assaulted – London

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was arrested for assaulting a man at West Ham Underground station.

Just before midnight on Monday 1 June, a man in his 20s got into an altercation with a man in his 40s.

He then repeatedly punched him in the head before hitting him with a nitrous oxide canister several times, causing deep cuts and persistent headaches.

A 26-year-old man from Newham was arrested on Monday 8 June on suspicion of Actual Bodily Harm and Possession of an Offensive Weapon in connection.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault, or the altercation that led up to it, to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 864 of 1 June.

Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.