London Bus Driver Dies After Assault on Battersea Bridge

A London bus driver died after being attacked on Battersea Bridge in south London. Sergei Krajev, 64, was found critically injured on the south London crossing at about 00:30 BST on Monday. He was taken to hospital by air ambulance but died on Tuesday.

The Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation after Krajev's death. Officers were called at 00:33am on Monday and performed emergency first aid at the scene. Police said the assault occurred on a pavement outside the bus, which had been stationary at a stop.

Gary Jones, 32, of Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, was arrested at the scene. Jones was charged with causing grievous bodily harm and appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Monday. He was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Kingston Crown Court on 15 June.

" >"We recognise the concern this will cause within the local community and among those who work across our public transport network. " The family expressed gratitude to police officers, healthcare workers and emergency services for their care and professionalism. They also extended thoughts to other public-facing transport workers who may be distressed by the news.