A Brixton resident has been charged with attempted murder after a man was left fighting for his life during an attack on a bus.
The Met Police has launched an investigation after the disturbance on the 59 bus on Brixton Road at around 10.20am on Thursday.
A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident, where he remains in a critical condition. His family have been informed.
Nathan Grant, 39, from Brixton, was charged with attempted murder and theft on Friday and remains in police custody.
Detectives do not believe any weapons were used in the incident but police enquiries are ongoing.
Grant appeared at Croydon Crown Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on December 20.
Anyone with information, including footage of the incident or CCTV footage, mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage of anything nearby that you believe may be relevant, is asked to contact the police as soon as possible by calling 101 OR messaging @MetCC on X, giving the reference 2089/21Nov.
The public can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
