Attempted murder suspect arrested as man taken to hospital after fight on South London bus

Attempted murder suspect arrested as man taken to hospital after fight on South London bus

One man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and another taken to hospital after a fight on a London bus. At 10.20am this morning (November 21), police were called to reports of two men fighting on a route 59 bus in Brixton Road, Lambeth.

Emergency services attended the scene and one man was taken to hospital. His condition is currently unknown.

The other man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into custody. Police do not believe that weapons were involved.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 10:20hrs on Thursday, 21 November to reports of two men fighting on a route 59 bus in Brixton Road, SW9. “Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.

“One of the men was taken to hospital for treatment – condition awaits. The other man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken into police custody.

“At this stage it is not thought any weapons were involved but enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD2089/21Nov. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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