An appeal for witnesses has been launched following a stabbing in February.

The incident occurred at Mile End Underground Station following an altercation after alighting a District Line service at around 5:30 pm on the 24th February.

Officers and paramedics attended the station, and the area was searched, but the suspect had left via a train.

Luckily, the victim did not have life-threatening injuries.

Since launching their investigation, British Transport Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of wounding with intent as well as possession.

A number of people witnessed the incident; however, they have yet to speak to the police about what happened.

Those with any information should contact British Transport Police on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 532 of 24 February.

Alternatively, anonymous information can be given on 0800 555 111.