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London Bus Driver Assaulted on Battersea Bridge, Airlifted to Hospital
A 64-year-old bus driver was seriously assaulted on Battersea Bridge early Monday morning and taken to hospital by air ambulance. Police arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
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A 64-year-old bus driver was seriously assaulted on Battersea Bridge in the early hours of Monday morning and taken to hospital by air ambulance. m. after a confrontation on the pavement while the bus was parked at a stop. The Metropolitan Police said a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
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Kampen said officers are working to establish the exact circumstances of the attack. She noted the incident took place on one of London’s busiest bridges and appealed for anyone with information, dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward. “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family as enquiries continue,” Van Kampen said.
Siwan Hayward, director of security, policing and enforcement at Transport for London, said the organization condemns all forms of violence and is supporting the police investigation. Hayward added that Transport for London takes workplace violence seriously and remains committed to protecting staff across the network.
Anyone with information can call police on 101, giving the reference CAD 174/18May, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
