The incident happened at Woodford underground station (credit: Gordon Joly)
The incident happened on Monday evening at around 5.30pm. It was the second attack at a London underground station that afternoon following an earlier incident in Upney.
The teenage victim suffered an injury to his shoulder and was taken to hospital for treatment. The injury is described as not life-threatening.
DI Nia Mellor, of the British Transport Police, said: “This was a violent assault committed during rush hour on the tube network, causing great concern to members of the travelling public.
“Fortunately, the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening and he is in a stable condition. Officers will be at the scene today carrying our further enquiries and I ask any witnesses to please get in touch.”
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact British Transport Police.
Text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 and quote reference number 176 of 08/10/19.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
