Barkingside bus stabbing: Two men in court after man injured

The incident took place on a 169 bus in Barkingside High Street <i>(Image: Google)</i>
The incident took place on a 169 bus in Barkingside High Street (Image: Google)
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Two men have appeared in court after a teenager was stabbed on a London bus.

Police have said that the incident took place on a route 169 bus in Barkingside High Street on June 24.

A 19-year-old man was found injured at the scene after allegedly being stabbed.

Two men were arrested on July 3, and both were subsequently charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Abass Kamara, 20, of North Circular Road in Stonebridge, has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of cannabis.

Emmanuel Kabengele 18, of Knotts Green in Leyton, has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

Abass appeared at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Thursday (July 4) and was remanded to appear at Harrow Crown Court on August 1.

Kabengele was due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court yesterday (July 5).

 

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