Detectives from British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was injured during an altercation on Friday evening.
The incident happened just before 11pm last Friday (03/02) when BTP officers were called to Highbury & Islington Tube station following reports of a fight.
Police attended and transported a 34-year-old man to hospital as he had sustained a nasty injury to his ear.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Gerry Hughes, said: “The victim received treatment in hospital for the injury to his ear which was caused by biting.
“If you were in the station at the time or witnessed the altercation between two men then please get in touch as soon as possible. Your information could be vital to our investigation.”
A 25-year-old man from Islington was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and was released on police bail pending further enquiries. He is due to return on Thursday 2 March.
You can contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 668 of 03/02/2017. Alternatively, pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.