Bus Driver Dies After Being Assaulted on Battersea Bridge
22nd May 2026
Sergei Krajev, 64, who was described by his family as a “wonderful husband, father, and grandfather”, died following the incident on Battersea Bridge.
Police were called to the scene at 12.33am on Monday. Officers performed emergency first aid on Mr Krajev, who was then taken to hospital by London’s Air Ambulance.
The Transport for London bus driver died on Tuesday. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Gary Jones, 32, of Twickenham, was arrested at the scene.