A bus driver is fighting for his life after being seriously assaulted on one of London’s busiest bridges.
The 64-year-old was taken to hospital by air ambulance after police officers were called to Battersea Bridge in the early hours of Monday morning.
He was allegedly attacked following a confrontation on the pavement while his bus was parked at a stop shortly before 12.30am.
The Metropolitan Police said a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
Detective Superintendent Fiona Van Kampen said: “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 dashcam 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.”
Siwan Hayward, director of security, policing and enforcement at Transport for London, said: “Our thoughts are with the bus driver, his family and his friends following this shocking incident.
“We strongly condemn all forms of violence and aggression and everyone has the right to work and travel on London’s transport network safely and without fear.
“We are supporting the police with their investigation and will continue working closely with them. We take workplace violence extremely seriously and remain committed to protecting our staff across the network.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101, giving the reference CAD 174/18May, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
