Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed on a 148 bus in Walworth on Friday evening.

The incident occurred on 21 March, when police officers on patrol were flagged down at around 6.27pm by a member of the public on Walworth Road, SE1. They discovered a 34-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.

Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance Service, quickly attended the scene. The victim was transported to hospital, where his condition was assessed as non-life-threatening and non-life-changing.

Investigation Ongoing

At this early stage, no arrests have been made, and detectives from the Metropolitan Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said:

“We are working to establish the full facts of what happened and urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.”

How to Help

Anyone who was on the 148 bus at the time of the incident or has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting reference CAD 6596/21March. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.