By Angela Daniels-
A 29-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing at a pub in Hornchurch over the weekend.
He was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, and remains in custody.
Police revealed a picture of their suspect before the arrest was made.
The London Ambulance Service was called and provided first aid to the man, who had suffered a number of stab wounds.
The foolish assailant ignored the well known fact that pubs in the Uk usually have CCTV cameras, and brazenly attacked his victim in full view of revellers, overlooking the likelihood of being caught.
Footage of the attack went viral on social media, as reckless assault provided entertainment for thousands, if not millions across the Uk.
The victim was taken to an east London hospital, where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.
Det Sgt Simon Williams, from the policing team in Havering, said: “This has been a fast-moving investigation and I would like to thank the many members of the public who got in touch to assist with our enquiries.
“I am aware that footage of the incident has been posted on social media and I would ask the public to now stop sharing the video out of respect of the victim and to avoid prejudicing any future court proceedings.”