A man in his 50s was stabbed on a bus in Croydon after telling another man to take his feet off the seats. On Tuesday, June 4 at around 3am, the victim was on board the 64 bus when another man boarded and sat with his feet on the seats.
The first man, in his 50s, confronted the other man, and a struggle broke out. The attacker then stabbed the victim a number of times in the leg.
The attacker fled the bus at East Croydon train station, while the victim travelled to hospital where the police were then called.
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The Metropolitan Police are now hunting the attacker, and have released an image of a man they want to identify in relation to the incident. The full statement from the Metropolitan Police says: “Detectives investigating a stabbing aboard a bus in Croydon have released an image of a man they want to identify and speak with.
“Shortly after 3am on Tuesday, June 4, the victim was aboard a Route 64 bus in Croydon when a man boarded and sat with his feet on the seats. The victim, a man aged 50s, confronted the suspect and during a brief struggle was stabbed a number of times in the leg.
“The suspect left the bus at East Croydon train station. The injured man presented himself at hospital with knife injuries and police were called.
“Anyone who can name the man pictured should report online, dial 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 923/4JUN24. To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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