British Museum stabbing: Police appeal for footage

Police are appealing for footage after a man was stabbed in the arm outside the British Museum.

A man was found injured in Great Russell Street at the junction with Museum Street at 10am on August 8.

The 36-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.

He has since been discharged.

Another man, 37, was arrested in connection with the incident and later charged.

He has been remanded to appear at Wood Green Crown Court on September 11.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have captured footage to share it with them.

Detective Constable Jacob Morray-Jones, leading the investigation, said: “This incident understandably caused considerable concern to those at the scene and we are grateful to those witnesses who have already spoken to us and provided important information.

“We believe a number of people may have filmed the incident or the aftermath of it and we are keen to see any footage that could help progress our investigation.

“Anyone with information should contact 101 with CAD reference 2184/8Aug.”

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At around 10am on Tuesday, 8 August, officers were called to the junction of Great Russell Street and Museum Street following reports that a man had been stabbed.

“A 36-year-old man was found with stab injuries to his arm and taken to hospital.

“He has since been discharged.

“A man, aged 37, was arrested at the scene and later charged.

“He has been remanded to appear at Wood Green Crown Court on Monday, 11 September.”