Man arrested in connection with canister assault on two women

Police have arrested a man after two women were seriously injured when a canister was thrown at them.

The 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of GBH with intent following an appeal to the media and the public.

He was taken into custody at a north London police station and later released on bail to a date in early March.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service in the early hours of Sunday, October 30 to Great Russell Street in Bloomsbury.

They found two women – aged 21 and 18 – suffering serious head injuries following the incident that took place shortly after 4am

They were both taken to hospital where the older victim was found to have suffered a fractured skull.

The second victim had suffered injuries to her face and head. Both victims’ injuries were later assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

A third woman was seen at the scene by paramedics but was not injured.

It was established that the women had been out at a club in Bloomsbury when a verbal altercation began with a man they’d met during the course of the evening.

The man then threw a canister at the victims before leaving the scene.

Police continue efforts to trace another man who returned to the scene to retrieve the canister.

Anyone who can assist the investigation with information, images or video, should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 1459/30OCT22.

To remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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