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Man suffers 'life-changing' injury in Finsbury Park brawl as 3 arrested

Man suffers 'life-changing' injury in Finsbury Park brawl as 3 arrested

A man has suffered a potentially life-changing injury following a brawl in Finsbury Park on Wednesday night (April 30). Police and paramedics rushed to Tollington Park at 10.50pm yesterday.

Officers say a 31-year-old man suffered potentially life-changing injuries, while a 25-year-old man also remains in hospital after remains in hospital after the incident. A third man, aged 27, was taken to hospital as a precaution before being released.

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed all three men were also arrested following the brawl.

The 31-year-old man, who suffered serious injuries, was arrested for theft, possession of criminal property and possession of class B drugs. The 25-year-old man was arrested for grievous bodily harm and theft, and the third man involved, aged 27, was arrested for theft and remains in custody.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to call police on 101 quoting CAD 8877/30Apr. An emergency cordon was in place outside Dexters estate agents on Tollington Road following the incident.

The road has since reopened.

A Met spokesperson said: "On Wednesday, April 30 at 10.50pm, police were called to reports of a fight between three men in Tollington Park, Finsbury Park.

"Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service. Two of those involved, aged 25 and 31, sustained injuries, with the 31-year-old suffering a potentially life changing injury. They remain in hospital. A third man aged 27 was taken to hospital as a precaution before being released.

"The 25-year-old man was arrested for grievous bodily harm and theft. The 31-year-old man was arrested for theft, possession of criminal property and possession of class B drugs.

"The 27-year-old man was arrested for theft and remains in custody. The road was initially closed and has since reopened.

"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 8877/30Apr."

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