Passenger Stabbed on Number 50 Bus in Streatham

A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital after a brutal stabbing on the Number 50 bus in Streatham, South London. The terrifying attack unfolded during a fight onboard the bus along Streatham High Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Chaos Erupts on Bus and Streets

Eyewitnesses from a nearby mobile phone shop said the scuffle started inside the bus but spilled out onto the street. The bus driver quickly radioed police, who arrived on scene within minutes. Officers provided first aid before paramedics took over treatment.

Police Launch Investigation After Man Arrested

  • The injured man suffered stab wounds but his condition is not life-threatening.
  • Police arrested a suspect in Gleneagle Road on suspicion of attempted murder.
  • The bus has been sealed off as a crime scene with officers guarding it and reviewing CCTV footage.

Officers were called to Streatham High Road at 2:25pm on 21 December after reports of a man stabbed on the bus. Enquiries into the shocking incident are ongoing.

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