A 64-year-old bus driver is in a critical condition in hospital after being seriously assaulted on one of London’s busiest bridges. The incident occurred on Battersea Bridge in the early hours of Monday, and the victim was taken to hospital by air ambulance after receiving first aid from police officers who responded to the scene.
Details of the Attack
The Metropolitan Police reported that the driver was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement while his bus was parked at a stop shortly before 12:30 a.m. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.
Police Appeal for Information
Detective Superintendent Fiona Van Kampen stated: “We recognise the intense concern this will cause within the local community, and are working to establish the exact circumstances of the attack. This took place on one of London’s busiest bridges, so we are urgently appealing for anyone with information to come forward. If you have dash-cam or mobile phone footage of what happened, it is important that we see it. Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family as enquiries continue.”
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting reference CAD 174/18May, or to remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
