Appeal for information following assault on Battersea Bridge

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a bus driver was seriously assaulted on Battersea Bridge.

Officers were called at 00.33hrs on Monday, 18 May following reports of the incident.

Officers performed emergency first aid and the 64-year-old Transport for London bus driver was taken to hospital by London’s Air Ambulance. He remains in a critical condition.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody.

At this early stage it is believed the driver was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement by the bus, which was stationary at a bus stop.

Detective Superintendent Fiona Van Kampen, from the Met's South West Borough Command Unit, 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."

Anyone with information that could help police should call 101 quoting CAD 174/18May or, to remain anonymous, independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.