Mile End: Man in critical condition following triple stabbing on London bus
It happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning
Three people have been taken hospital following an assault in Mile End.
Police were called at 00:48 on Wednesday, 20 October to Mile End Road following reports of a man seen in possession of a knife on board a Route N25 bus.
Officers attended and found a 34-year-old man suffering from stab injuries. They immediately provided first aid.
The man was taken by the London Ambulance Service to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Two other men – aged 34 and 22 – were also taken to hospital for treatment to slash injuries; their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He was taken to an east London police station where he remains in custody.
A crime scene remains in place. Enquiries continue.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 244/20Oct. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.