16-year-old boy taken to hospital after bus stabbing in broad daylight
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital yesterday after he was stabbed on a bus in broad daylight.
Police were called at around 2pm to reports of a stabbing on a Route 63 bus on New Kent Road.
Emergency services including police officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene. The boy was taken to hospital for treatment, his injuries are not life-threatening.
At this point no arrests have been made and enquiries into the circumstances continue.
A crime scene remains in place.
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD3821/4Apr.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Pictured top: New Kent Road (Picture: Google Street View)
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