Oxford Street bus attack: Police appeal for suspect after man, 25, left fighting for his life

Police are hunting for a suspect, after a man was seriously assaulted on a central London bus on Tuesday night.

The incident happened at about 10.15pm on a route 94 bus that was travelling on Oxford Street.

A 25-year-old man, who was a passenger on the bus, was involved in an argument with another man.

He received serious head injuries during the incident and is currently being treated in hospital and is in a critical condition.

Officers are working to inform his next of kin.

The suspect in the case was described as of middle eastern appearance, aged in his mid-20s, with black curly hair and a beard.

He left the bus in the company of an unidentified woman and they headed off towards Oxford Circus tube station

Det Ch Insp Michael Dougall, of the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command (RTPC), said: “At this early stage it appears the victim sustained his injuries as a result of blunt force.

“But, however the injuries were inflicted, we now have a young man critically ill in hospital and we are appealing for information.

"I would like to thank those people on the bus who have already come forward, but we also need to trace where these people went after they left the bus.

“Anyone driving along Oxford Circus or Regents Street with any dash cam footage, please check the footage for the people described.

"You can contact police, or if you prefer speak to Crimestoppers who will never ask for your name, but however you choose, please do make contact.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 7103/28FEB

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.