A man in his 70s has been taken to hospital with a head injury following an altercation involving three men on Blackstock Road in Finsbury Park.
Police were called to the scene at 6:22pm on Tuesday evening after reports of a street fight. During the incident, the elderly man — who is not believed to have been directly involved in the altercation — sustained a minor head injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
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Two men, aged 25 and 28, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of affray. Both have since been released on bail as officers continue their enquiries.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:
“An investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information or footage, is asked to contact police by calling 101 or posting on X @MetCC quoting CAD 6460/25MAR.”
The area remained busy with onlookers during the incident, and investigators are urging anyone who may have recorded video or dashcam footage to come forward.
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