Pregnant woman assaulted in Finsbury Park

Police are appealing for help and information after a woman sustained serious injuries during an unprovoked assault in Seven Sisters Road, N4, on Friday, 15 February 2013.

The pregnant victim, aged in her 30s, was assaulted underneath the bridge by Finsbury Park LT Station at approximately 6.30pm by a man.

She sustained a facial injury believed caused by a knife and a shoulder injury. She was taken to hospital and later released.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Louise Elliott said: "This was an horrific, unprovoked attack on a vulnerable and heavily pregnant woman. This incident has understandably left her severely traumatised.

"I appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and remembers seeing anything that may help the investigation, to call police in confidence on 020 7421 0297 or if you prefer you can call Crimestoppers anonymously. "

A 19 year old man has been arrested in connection with this incident. He has been bailed to return to police on 26 February 2013.