Two taken to hospital after assault at Stratford station
30 Oct 2018 8.51 am
Tom Lane
A man suffered a laceration to his head and a suspected fractured shoulder following an alleged assault at Stratford station this morning.
He was taken to hospital at around 6am along with another man who suffered minor bruising.
Neither of them suffered life-threatening injuries.
A 26-year-old man from East Ham was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm, common assault and possession of an offensive weapon and has been taken to police custody.
During the arrest, police recovered a hammer.
Enquiries are now underway to understand exactly what happened in the moments leading to both men being assaulted.
Witnesses are asked to contact British Transport Police by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 49 of 30/10/2018.
Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Tags:
Newham,
Stratford