Police were called to Brecknock Road, N7 at around 16:20hrs on Sunday, 16 June, following reports of a fight in progress.

Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended and found a 15-year-old male with a slash wound to the face.

The injured boy was taken by LAS to a north London hospital for treatment – he has since been discharged.

A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm [GBH]. He is currently in police custody.

Officers from Central North Command investigate. Enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 5270/16June, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.