London bus driver stabbed in the eye with a Stanley knife

. Credit: Met Police

A London bus driver has been stabbed in the face in south London. He was attacked after a pedestrian - who had a child with him - walked out in front of his vehicle in Penge, forcing him to brake hard.

The 41-year-old driver was left with a puncture wound to his eye after being attacked through an open window of the 227 bus with a Stanley knife.

Police want to find this man following the attack Credit: Met Police
Police want to find this man following the attack Credit: Met Police

  • The suspect is described as black male wearing a bright blue tracksuit

  • The attack happened on Monday, 30 June at about 5pm

  • The bus driver has since made a full recovery

Anyone with information can contact PC Jay Thorn on 020 3054 8978 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 152798.