A 51-year-old man has suffered potentially life-changing injuries following a serious assault on a bus in Uxbridge, West London. Police are investigating the incident, which happened on Belmont Road on Monday afternoon, and are appealing for witnesses.
A 51-year-old man has been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries following a serious assault on a bus in Uxbridge, West London.
The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after emergency services were called to Belmont Road, near Uxbridge College, at approximately 2pm on Monday, 2 November.
The attack took place aboard a U1 bus service, prompting a significant emergency response involving police officers and paramedics.
The London Ambulance Service attended the scene and provided medical treatment before transporting the injured man to hospital.
Police have confirmed that although his injuries are not considered life-threatening, they could have a lasting impact on his life.
Police cordon established near Uxbridge College
Emergency services descended on Belmont Road following reports of the serious assault.
Photographs taken at the scene showed the bus behind a police cordon near the junction with Park Road, close to Uxbridge College.
A yellow police forensic tent was also visible on the pavement beside the road.
Officers secured the area while enquiries into the circumstances of the attack began.
The incident attracted attention from residents and people travelling through the busy town centre.
No arrests made
The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Tuesday morning that no arrests had been made in connection with the incident.
Detectives are working to establish exactly what happened aboard the bus and identify those responsible.
Police have not released further information about the circumstances leading up to the assault or whether the victim knew his attacker.
The force has also not confirmed whether any weapons were involved.
Metropolitan Police statement
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
"Around 14:00hrs on Monday, 2 November officers were called to Belmont Road, Uxbridge following a report of a serious assault on a bus."
The spokesperson confirmed that the London Ambulance Service attended and that the 51-year-old man was taken to hospital.
His injuries were described as not life-threatening but potentially life-changing.
Police added that no arrests had been made and enquiries were ongoing.
Witness appeal
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
Anyone with information should contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting reference CAD 3630/02NOV26.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The investigation remains ongoing.

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