A man from Bexley has been charged following a stabbing on a Croydon bus.

On June 4, an argument over seating turned violent when a passenger allegedly stabbed a man on a Route N64 bus.

The offending passenger is reported to have stabbed the 50-year-old victim several times in the leg, before disembarking at East Croydon train station.

The victim, who later sought treatment for knife wounds at a local hospital, reported the incident to the police.

On July 14, more than a month after the attack, officers arrested 21-year-old Damian Howes of Haldane Road, Bexley, following a media appeal.

Howes has been charged with Section 18 GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.

Howes is set to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court on July 15.

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.

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.”