A man will appear in court charged with GBH after a man suffered a life-changing facial injury in an incident in a pub in Islington.
Following a recent media appeal, Ben Huntley, 40 (10.04.83), of Warden Road, Camden, attended a police station on Thursday, 11 January and has been charged with Section 18 GBH and possession of a bladed article.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 13 January.
We thank media and public for sharing the appeal.
On 26 April 2023 a 33-year-old man was watching a football match in a pub in Tollington Park at around 20:30hrs.
He became involved in a brief verbal altercation with another man, who allegedly produced a knife and slashed the victim’s face, leaving a deep laceration from his left cheek to his lip.
He was taken to hospital by paramedics. Though not life-threatening, the victim continues to receive treatment for his injury.
The suspect left before police arrival. Following extensive enquiries police issued a media appeal on 7 January and a man has now been arrested and charged as above.
To share helpful information or material with police, call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 6799/26Apr.
To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
