Matt Hancock assault: Police arrest 61-year-old man

A antheral has been arrested for allegedly assaulting erstwhile wellness caput Matt Hancock connected the London underground.

British Transport Police arrested a 61-year-old antheral connected suspicion of communal battle and a nationalist bid offence connected Tuesday.

Footage posted online shows a antheral shouting and pursuing Mr Hancock done Westminster Underground presumption and onto a train.

A spokesperson for Mr Hancock said the incidental was an "unpleasant encounter".

"Matt wants to enactment connected grounds his acknowledgment to Transport for London and the British Transport Police for their bonzer work," the spokesperson added.