Appeal after assault leaves man in life threatening condition

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.

Anyone with information, including footage of the incident or CCTV footage, mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage of anything nearby that you believe may be relevant, is asked to contact the police as soon as possible by calling 101 OR messaging @MetCC on X, giving the reference 2089/21Nov.

The public can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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