A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing on a train in south-east London.
British Transport Police attended Beckenham Junction train station at around 4pm on Wednesday following reports of a fight between two men.
Video shared on social media shows a man wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants and a face mask holding a large blade while other passengers can be heard telling him to stop.
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with stab wounds and is in a “critical but stable condition.”
Police launched a manhunt for the suspect and arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the incident. A knife was also found, they added.
Chief Constable Darren Malpass said: “We understand the public’s concerns about this incident and our detectives have been working tirelessly to investigate. I hope this arrest will bring some comfort to people on the rail network.
“High visibility patrols will continue in the area and across the network as a visible reassurance to the traveling public.
“Any witnesses who have not yet been contacted are asked to do so by calling 0800 405040 or text 61016 (quoting reference 397 of March 27).
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