Huge police manhunt continues into the night for London train knifeman who ... trends now By Katherine Lawton Published: 22:05 GMT, 27 March 2024 | Updated: 22:17 GMT, 27 March 2024 16 Viewcomments A search has been launched for a knife-wielding thug who stabbed a man on a train in front of terrified passengers, leaving him fighting for his life. Photos show the suspect walking through the streets of London today wearing a mask and armed with a large blade. His victim has been left with life-threatening injures after he was stabbed on the train at Beckenham Junction this afternoon. Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward, with no arrests made so far. Horrifying video shows the attacker on top of the man with the large knife in his hand on a moving train. One passenger can be heard screaming 'f****** stop it now' before calling police to report the incident. The witness then says: 'I'm on the train to Beckenham Junction and this man's stabbing someone on the train.' Were YOU on the train? Email katherine.lawton@mailonline.co.uk The attacker appears to be seen walking along the street with a large blade in his hand Footage shows the attacker on top of the man with a large blade in his hand on a moving train A large blade is seen in the hand of the attacker while he stands on top of the man Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the man was seriously injured at Beckenham Junction today Police attend the scene at Beckenham Junction this afternoon following the stabbing The British Transport Police said in a statement: 'Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace the suspect for a stabbing at Beckenham Junction. 'You will see an enhanced police presence across stations in the area throughout the night and into tomorrow. We do not believe there is any risk to the wider public.' It added: 'Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured at Beckenham Junction today. 'At around 3.56pm today (27 March), we received reports of two men fighting while entering a train at Shortlands (railway station). A man sustained serious injuries consistent with being stabbed. 'Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and the London Ambulance Service, and the victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. 'Enquiries are ongoing and there have been no arrests so far. An air ambulance arriving at the station after the stabbing this afternoon Rubbish is seen at the scene after the stabbing this afternoon, which left a man seriously injured The incident happened at Beckenham Junction (pictured) this afternoon Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured at Beckenham Junction 'British Transport Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 397 of 27/03/2024. 'Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.' A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We were called today (Wednesday) at 3.58pm to reports of an incident at Beckenham Junction Station. 'We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and London's air ambulance. 'We treated a man at the scene before taking him to a London major trauma centre.' Were YOU on the train? Email katherine.lawton@mailonline.co.uk Met PoliceLondon Share or comment on this article: Huge police manhunt continues into the night for London train knifeman who stabbed a man in front of terrified passengers: New image shows suspect fleeing through London streets still brandishing the huge blade as victim fights for life All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility