Bexley man charged by Met Police after horror stabbing on Croydon bus

A man has been charged after a victim was stabbed in front of passengers on a bus in Croydon , south London , in a horror attack.

Bexley man Damian Howes, 21, has been charged with GBH (grievous bodily harm) and possessing an offensive weapon after the incident on June 4.

Howes was arrested on Monday and will appear before Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Monday to enter a plea.

The victim was knifed on the Route N64 and was taken to hospital to recover - where he called the police to explain what happened.

Detective Inspector Jonathan Potter of the Met’s roads and transport command said: “This was a violent attack on a busy London bus and I am sure that there are witnesses to the incident who have not yet come forward.

“I urge those people to get in touch without delay.

“Alongside our partners, we are working hard to reduce violent crime and to educate people about the serious consequences attached to knife crime.

“Some may mistakenly believe that they will be respected if they carry a knife, but the reality is that in any conflict, the presence of a knife will place everyone, including the knife carrier, in danger.”

Investigations continue and officers are appealing for anyone with further information to come forward.

They can contact the police on 101, quoting reference 923/04June24, or Crimestoppers for those wishing to keep their identities confidential.

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