Commuter stabbed in face on Underground

Police are hunting a knifeman who reportedly stabbed a passenger in the face on the London Underground.

Commuters looked on in horror as the victim was knifed in his cheek, according to a witness.

The attack happened on the Central Line, between Stratford and Mile End, at about 12.50am, British Transport Police said.

Paramedics treated the victim for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to, and are urging witnesses to come forward.