Footage has emerged of the pair fighting on the number 149 bus in Stoke Newington yesterday afternoon.
A bus was apparently ambushed by a knifeman who ‘attacked a passenger’ in broad daylight
But the victim fought back and eventually disarmed the attacker
The armed man then quickly made a run for it once he lost his weapon to his victim in front of horrified bus passengers.
The victim can he heard yelling “I’m an African, you never take my life” as he watches his attacker run out of sight.
The heroic passenger holds the knife he was allegedly threatened with on board London bus
The man, who was armed with a knife, runs from the bus after losing his weapon to the have-a-go hero
Met Police confirmed they were called to reports of a stabbing at 1.55pm.
A man in his 20s was found with minor lacerations to his hand and head.
A spokesman added: “He was taken to an East London hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
“He has now been discharged.
“There have been no arrests and enquires continue.
The victim shouted ‘I’m an African, you never take my life’ as he held the weapon he wrestled off the attacker
“Police would encourage any witnesses to come forward and any persons that may have filmed the incident to contact the investigation team on 07500 607 652 or the police non-emergency line on 101.”
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