Man critically hurt on bus in Brixton

Met Police have arrested a 39 year old man on suspicion of murder.

Author: Katy WhitePublished 23rd Nov 2024

Detectives are appealing to the public for information following a disturbance on a bus in Brixton yesterday that has left a man fighting for his life.

The Specialist Crime Command has launched a major investigation following an incident involving two men on a route 59 bus in Brixton Road, SW9 at approximately 10:20hrs on Thursday, 21 November.

A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident, where he remains in a critical condition. His family have been informed.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was taken into police custody where he remains.

At this stage it is not thought any weapons were used in the incident but enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

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