There have been no arrests and the attacker is on the run, The Met Police have said
Police are investigating after man was attacked by a dumbbell in North London. It happened just before 4.40pm yesterday (Monday, June 29) when police raced to Hemingford Road, Islington, to reports of an attack. The suspect went up to the victim, a man in his 30s, and attacked him with the weight. His injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening or changing.
There have been no arrests and the attacker is on the run. It is thought the two know each other.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police are investigating after a man was assaulted in Islington. Around 4.40pm on Monday, June 29, officers were called to Hemingford Road following reports of an assault.
“The suspect approached another man, aged in his 30s, and attacked him with a dumbbell. Police attended with the London Ambulance Service.
“The victim was taken to hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening or changing. No arrests have been made, and officers are making enquiries.
“This is believed to be an isolated incident, and early indications are that the victim and suspect are known to each other. Anybody who witnessed the incident is urged to call 101, quoting reference 6000/29JUN.”
The London Ambulance Service was contacted for comment.
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