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Bus passenger fighting for life after he was attacked and robbed in south London

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Bus passenger fighting for life after he was attacked and robbed in south London

Police have launched an attempted murder investigation (Picture: UKNIP)

A bus passenger has been left fighting for his life after he was attacked and robbed in south London.

The victim, aged 40, was on the route 59 bus on Brixton Road on Thursday morning when he was violently attacked, the Metropolitan Police has said.

No weapons were thought to have been used in the incident, but the man remains in critical condition.

Nathan Grant, 39, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and theft.

He will appear at the Old Bailey in December.

The Metropolitan Police said: ‘The Specialist Crime Command launched an investigation following an incident involving two men on a route 59 bus in Brixton Road, SW9, at approximately 10:20hrs on Thursday, 21 November.

Police have launched an attempted murder investigation following a violent assault on a passenger aboard the 59 bus in Brixton. The incident occurred just after 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, at the junction of Brixton Road and Loughborough Road. Officers from the Metropolitan Police responded to reports of an assault on the crowded bus. Upon arrival, they established a crime scene and remains on guard at the location. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service treated the injured passenger at the scene before transporting them to hospital. The extent of the individual???s injuries has not yet been disclosed. A cordon has been put in place while investigators examine the area. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been contacted for further details. Commuters are advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. 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.
Nathan Grant, 39, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and theft (Picture: UKNIP)

‘A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident, where he remains in a critical condition. His family have been informed.

‘A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was taken into police custody. He was subsequently charged as above.

‘At this stage it is not thought any weapons were used in the incident but enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.’

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