Police launch murder investigation after bus driver assaulted on Battersea Bridge
A murder investigation has been initiated following the death of bus driver Sergei Krajev in London. He was assaulted during a confrontation on Battersea Bridge while his bus was parked, and succumbed to his injuries the next day. A suspect, Gary Jones, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and is set to appear in court soon.
- ▪Sergei Krajev, 64, was assaulted on Battersea Bridge shortly before 12.30am on Monday.
- ▪He was taken to the hospital by London's Air Ambulance but died the following day.
- ▪Gary Jones, 32, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and is in custody.
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NewsUKCrimePolice launch murder investigation after bus driver assaulted on Battersea BridgeSergei Krajev was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement on Battersea Bridge while his bus was parked at a stop shortly before 12.30am on MondayPA Reporters Wednesday 20 May 2026 20:27 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2980695To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/battersea-bridge-london-murder-bus-driver-sergei-krajev-gary-jones-b2980696.html","title":"Murder investigation launched after bus driver assaulted on Battersea…
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