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Bus passenger stabbed in Croydon after confronting man with his feet on seats

A man in his 50s was attacked on a Route 64 bus in south London.

CCTV from the bus
CCTV from the bus (Metropolitan Police/PA)

A man has been stabbed on a bus in south London after confronting a passenger who was sitting with his feet on the seats.

Detectives have issued a picture of a man they want to speak to after the victim, in his 50s, was attacked on a Route 64 bus in Croydon.

The incident happened shortly after 3am on Tuesday June 4, police said.

The victim confronted the man and during a brief struggle was stabbed a number of times in the leg.

The suspect then left the bus at East Croydon railway station.

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The injured man took himself to hospital where he was treated for his injuries and police were called.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Metropolitan Police.