British Transport Police officers are calling for witnesses following a stabbing at Canada Water London Underground station on Friday, 23 May.

The incident happened just before 9pm as the victim, a 46-year-old woman, and a group of friends were at the Jubilee Line platform at the station.

Detective Sergeant Andy Jordan said: “Whilst on the platform the victim and her friends were approached by a man who reacted angrily to songs they were singing.

“He was clearly agitated and made numerous threats to the friends who tried to move away from him.

“The man followed them and, having taken a kitchen knife from a bag he was carrying, stabbed the victim twice – once to the arm and again to her back.”

The victim was taken to Kings College Hospital where she was treated for a deep cut to her elbow and a minor cut to her shoulder blade.

DS Jordan added: “This was a particularly nasty assault and the victim is fortunate that her injuries are not more serious.

“Following the incident we have conducted a number of enquiries and spoken to several people, but the station was busy at the time of the stabbing and I am certain there will be witnesses we have yet to speak to.

“I want to hear from anyone who was at Canada Water station at the time and who might have information about the incident.”

If you can assist the investigation please call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. In all calls please quote log TSUB/B3 of 25/5/14.

A 27-year-old man from Camden was arrested in relation to the incident and is currently helping police with their enquiries.k