Man charged following stabbing on board a bus in Croydon

An investigation was launched by officers after a male was stabbed on a Route N64 bus in Croydon on 4 June.

On Friday, 14 July, Damian Howes. 21, of Haldane Road, Bexley was arrested in connection with the incident following a media appeal. He will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 15 July, charged with Section 18 GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.

Officers are still asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information to call them on 101 and quote reference 923/04June24. If you would prefer to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.

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.”