Officers Faced Violence During Dramatic Bus Arrest
Metropolitan Police officers were subjected to a violent confrontation, including being spat at, while arresting a suspected burglar armed with a knife on a London bus. The dramatic incident unfolded on the morning of Monday, November 24, 2025, after police were called to an attempted burglary on Hornsey Rise, Crouch Hill.
Chase Leads to Bus Confrontation
The suspect, a 31-year-old man, had already fled the scene of the reported burglary by the time officers arrived. However, police quickly located him and a pursuit ensued. The man was eventually stopped on a nearby bus.
Upon confronting him, officers discovered he was in possession of a knife. Police state that he refused to surrender the weapon, leading to the discharge of a Taser to subdue him and ensure public safety.
Officers Assaulted and Suspect Hospitalised
The arrest was far from straightforward. During the struggle to detain the man, two officers were spat at and a total of two officers were assaulted. All four attending officers were taken to hospital as a precaution. Fortunately, the Met Police confirmed that none of their injuries were life-threatening or life-changing, and they were all later discharged.
The suspect was also taken to hospital by officers due to welfare concerns following the incident. He remains under medical care. The knife was successfully recovered at the scene.
The 31-year-old was arrested on suspicion of multiple offences, including:
- Possession of an offensive weapon
- Grievous bodily harm
- Theft
- Assaulting an emergency worker
A Met Police spokesperson confirmed that enquiries are ongoing and urged anyone with information to contact police quoting reference CAD 2090/24NOV25.
