Tube Attack: Man Held And Scissors Found

Police have arrested a man at a Heathrow Airport Tube station and recovered a pair of scissors after another man was attacked on the London Underground.

Officers began a hunt across the Tube service after the victim suffered cuts to his face and body on a platform at Finsbury Park station in north London.

Police and paramedics attended the scene of the blade attack following reports a man had suffered multiple injuries and was "covered in blood".

A 63-year-old was taken to hospital, but his wounds were not thought to be life-threatening.

Armed officers later boarded a Tube carriage at King's Cross and it was understood many of the passengers were searched.

The attacker was believed to be carrying some sort of bladed weapon and police carried out a search for the suspect on the underground.

British Transport Police said a man was arrested at Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 underground station on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and was due to be questioned.

The Victoria line was suspended in both directions for around 15 minutes.

It has since reopened but is severely delayed, a Transport for London spokesman said.

A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said: "The assault occurred on the southbound Victoria line platform shortly before 1.45pm.

"A 63-year-old man was taken to hospital with cuts to his body and face. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

"Armed BTP officers searching for a possible suspect met a southbound Victoria line train at King's Cross St Pancras Underground station at approximately 3pm."

Sky's Home Affairs Correspondent Mark White said: "It is understood the victim suffered multiple cuts."

He added: "We are given no indications at this stage that this was terrorist related."

One passenger - Liam O'Hare - described seeing a man "covered in blood".

Anyone with information should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting background reference T/B9 of 11/08/2015.

They can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.