A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a stabbing...

Published: 12:50 pm March 30, 2025
Updated: 1:04 pm October 8, 2025
Man Arrested After Stabbing on Bus in Blackheath

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following a stabbing incident on a bus in Blackheath, near Shooters Hill.

Incident Details

Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of Stratheden Road and Langton Way in Blackheath shortly after 4:30 am on Sunday, March 30. Police arrived to find a 24-year-old man who had sustained a stab wound.

The victim was taken to the hospital, where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

Arrest and Injuries

A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of a head injury before being transferred to police custody. He remains in custody as the investigation continues.
The incident has sparked concern among local residents, who have expressed shock at the violence occurring on public transport.

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