A man has been arrested following a stabbing near a busy north London Tube station.
A man in his 20s was left fighting for his life after a serious assault near Archway station at the weekend.
The Met Police were called at 10.28pm on Saturday after the victim had been rushed to hospital with stab wounds.
The force believes that an assault took place in Navigator Square, where a cordon remains in place.
Scotland Yard said a 22-year-old man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Investigating officers are carrying out multiple enquiries in the nearby area and appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact police.
Detective Inspector Anna Deighton, of Central North Local Investigations, said: “Our officers worked quickly to establish where this assault occurred, putting a cordon in place and carrying out enquiries in the area.
“Yesterday evening, a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and he remains in custody.
“Residents and visitors to the area will have noticed an increased police presence whilst this investigation remains ongoing.
“We have designated officers on reassurance patrols, to answer questions that the public may have.
“I encourage anyone who has information but may not have contacted police yet to get in touch and assist with this investigation.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police quoting CAD 7159/15FEB, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously.
