Police release images of man after football fan 'slashed' and left with life-changing injury

Police have released CCTV footage of a football fan being sought in connection with a pub attack during a Premier League crunch game which left the victim with life-changing injuries. The serious assault occurred in a pub in North London in April last year, during the table-topping clash between between Manchester City and Arsenal.

A 33-year-old fan became involved in an argument with another man whilst watching the game, who is alleged to have 'slashed' his face with a knife. The cut left the victim with a life-changing injury after leaving a deep laceration across his face.

Around ten months on from the 'horrific' incident on the evening of April 26 2023, at around 8.30pm, he is said to still be receiving treatment for his injury. Police said the men were both watching the football match - which Man City won 4-1, paving their way to their Premier League title and treble success last season - in a pub in Tollington Park, Islington.

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The two men are believed to have spoken to each other a few times throughout the evening without issue. But the pair later became involved in a brief verbal altercation, which culminated in the suspect producing a knife and slashing the victim's face, leaving a deep laceration from his left cheek to his lip.

The victim was rushed to hospital for treatment by paramedics, while the suspect left before police arrived at the pub. Following extensive enquiries police are asking for the public to help identify him.

Though not life-threatening, the victim continues to receive treatment for his injury.

Police have released footage of the night in question and of a man they want to trace. Detective Constable