A murder investigation has been launched after a bus driver died following 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. A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and appeared at Wimbledon magistrates court. He was remanded in custody and is due to next appear at Kingston crown court on 15 June, the Metropolitan police said.
In a tribute, Mr Krajev's family said: 'We feel fortunate to have had such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather in our lives. He was a thoughtful, tactful and conscientious person who cared about those around him. In his role as a bus driver, he was punctual, reliable and willing to help.'
Detective Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, appealed for anyone with information, dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward. She said: 'Our thoughts are with Sergei's family, friends and colleagues after this tragic incident. We recognise the concern this will cause within the local community and among those who work across our public transport network.'
