Bus driver fighting for life after assault on one of London’s busiest bridges

A bus driver is fighting for his life after being seriously attacked on one of London’s busiest bridges.

The 64-year-old was taken to hospital by air ambulance after police were called to Battersea Bridge in the early hours of Monday morning.

He was allegedly attacked shortly before 12.30pm, following a confrontation on the pavement while his bus was parked at a bus stop.

The Metropolitan Police said a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Detective Superintendent Fiona Van Kampen said: “We are aware of the intense concern this will cause in the local community and are working to establish the exact circumstances of the attack.

“This happened on one of London’s busiest bridges so we are urgently appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“If there is camera or mobile phone footage of the incident, it is important that we see it.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family as investigations continue.”

Siwan Hayward, director of safety, policing and enforcement at Transport for London, said: “Our thoughts are with the bus driver, his family and friends following this shocking incident.

“We strongly condemn all forms of violence and aggression, and everyone has the right to work and travel safely and without fear on London’s transport network.

“We are supporting police in their investigations and will continue to work closely with them. We take workplace violence extremely seriously and are committed to protecting our staff across the network.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting reference CAD 174/18May or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.