Murder inquiry launched after fatal assault on London bus driver
A murder investigation has been initiated following the fatal assault of a London bus driver, Sergei Krajev, who died in hospital after being attacked near Battersea Bridge. The incident occurred early on Monday morning, and a suspect, Gary Jones, has been arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm. The police are appealing for witnesses and any footage related to the incident as they continue their investigation.
- ▪Sergei Krajev, a 64-year-old bus driver, died in hospital after an assault.
- ▪The attack occurred near Battersea Bridge following a confrontation on the pavement.
- ▪Gary Jones, 32, was arrested at the scene and charged with causing grievous bodily harm.
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Detectives appealed for witnesses after Sergei Krajev was attacked early on Monday morning. Photograph: Metropolitan PoliceView image in fullscreenDetectives appealed for witnesses after Sergei Krajev was attacked early on Monday morning. Photograph: Metropolitan PoliceLondonMurder inquiry launched after fatal assault on London bus driverPolice say 64-year-old was attacked after confrontation near Battersea BridgeNadeem BadshahWed 20 May 2026 16.16 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 16.18 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA murder investigation has been launched after a bus driver died after an assault on Battersea Bridge in London, police said. Sergei Krajev, 64, died in hospital on Tuesday after the incident in the early hours of Monday morning.
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