Murder inquiry launched after fatal assault on London bus driver

Police say 64-year-old was attacked after confrontation near Battersea Bridge

A 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.

Police believe he was attacked following a confrontation on the pavement near the bus, which was stationary at the time.

Gary Jones, 32, was arrested at the scene.

He was later charged with causing grievous bodily harm and appeared at Wimbledon magistrates court. He has been remanded in custody.

Jones will next appear at Kingston crown court on 15 June, the Metropolitan police said.

The family of Krajev paid tribute to him, saying: “We feel fortunate to have had such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather in our lives.