Police release image of man they want to speak to after bus stabbing

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak with after a man in his 50s was stabbed multiple times on board a bus.

At around 3am on June 4, the victim was on a Route 64 bus in Croydon when a man boarded the bus and sat with his feet on the seats.

The victim confronted the suspect and during a brief struggle was stabbed a number of times in the leg. The suspect left the bus at East Croydon train station.

The injured man presented himself at hospital with knife injuries and police were called.

Anyone who can name the man pictured should report online, dial 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 923/4JUN24.

To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

Pictured top: CCTV image of the man police want to speak with (Picture: The Met)