A BUS driver who died after being assaulted on a bridge has been named and pictured as cops launch a murder investigation.
Cops were called to Battersea Bridge in London at around 12.33am on May 18 following reports of an incident.
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Sergei Krajev died on May 19 after he was reportedly assaulted on a London bridge Credit: Metropolitan Police
Sergei Krajev, 64, was rushed to hospital by London’s Air Ambulance, but sadly died the following day.
He was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement while his bus was parked at a stop shortly after 12.30am, the Metropolitan Police said.
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Police arrested a 32-year-old man named Gary Jones, from Twickenham, at the scene.
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He has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court.
He has been remanded into custody and will next appear at Kingston Crown Court on June 15.
Detective Inspector Sarah Lee 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.
“We want to reassure those impacted that our officers are working closely with Transport for London as part of our investigation.
“This incident took place on one of London’s busiest bridges and we are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
“If you have dashcam or mobile phone footage of what happened, it is important that we see it.”
In a tribute, Sergei’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. He valued good relationships with his colleagues and approached his duties with care and dedication.
“We are grateful to the police officers, healthcare workers and emergency services involved for their care, professionalism and compassion.
“Our thoughts are also with other public-facing transport workers who may be distressed or alarmed by this news.”
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