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Who Was Sergei Krajev? Bus Driver Died Following Assault on London Bridge – Murder Probe Underway

A murder investigation is underway after London bus driver Sergei Krajev died following a violent attack, prompting calls for better protection for transport workers.

International Business Times UK

Murder inquiry launched after fatal assault on London bus driver

Police say 64-year-old was attacked after confrontation near Battersea Bridge

The Guardian - UK

Police launch murder investigation after bus driver assaulted on Battersea Bridge

Sergei Krajev was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement on Battersea Bridge while his bus was parked at a stop shortly before 12.30am on Monday

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Murder investigation launched after bus driver attacked on Battersea Bridge dies

Sergei Krajev, 64, received first aid at the scene and was taken to hospital but sadly died on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Man charged as bus driver fights for life following Battersea Bridge attack

The 64-year-old TfL bus driver remains in critical condition in hospital

Evening Standard

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

The 64-year-old was taken to hospital by air ambulance after being assaulted on Battersea Bridge

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London bus driver fighting for life after assault on Battersea Bridge

The driver was reportedly assaulted following a confrontation while parked at a bus stop on the bridge

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Mick Jagger blasts Battersea Bridge tower plan as ‘wrong on every level'

The Rolling Stones frontman is strongly opposed to the 28-storey scheme

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The battle for Battersea: decision looms for controversial riverfront high-rise

Residents fear the excessive height and scale of the proposed 29-storey block will set a precedent for other riverfront towers

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Reading Whistler’s Nocturne in Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge as a piece of music

In 1877 the American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) achieved notoriety when he exhibited his recent views of the river Thames at the Grosvenor Gallery in London. He gave his paintings musical titles: Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket (1875) and Nocturne in Blue and Gold –…

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Letters of support for huge tower at Battersea Bridge removed after 'feedback concerns'

Letters of support backing controversial plans to build a huge tower at the bottom of Battersea Bridge have been removed, after residents named as having signed them complained.

Evening Standard

London bridges chaos: Motorists face delays as FOUR Thames crossings hit with closures or road works

Albert, Battersea, Putney and Hammersmith bridges all affected - but major safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians

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Mick Jagger backs growing campaign against 'horrendous' 34-storey tower block at Battersea Bridge

The Rolling Stones frontman signs campaign fighting to block building proposals

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Drivers warned to avoid West London bridge as it closes for repair works

A diversion will be in place for drivers via Chelsea Bridge or Battersea Bridge

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Homeless man in Battersea Bridge shed says he'll be eating al fresco Christmas lunch and tells of neighbours' 'kindness'

Shahoo Amini is wishing his fellow Londoners a merry Christmas as he prepares to spend the festive season at his £300 shed

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Chelsea houseboat owners win latest fight against mega barges in west London yacht club war

Chelsea houseboat residents have won their latest fight against the introduction of “mega barges” in the community near Battersea Bridge.

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Homeless man who built £300 shed under Battersea Bridge says: 'I'm living the dream'

Shahoo Amini, 43, tells the Standard he feels 'lucky' to have riverside views

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Cyclists to protest ‘dangerous’ Battersea Bridge conditions a month after woman’s death

A cyclist died on the bridge following a collision with a lorry

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Battersea Bridge shut for emergency repairs after hydraulic fuel spillage

River crossing closed in both directions after overnight spillage

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Appeal for witnesses after cyclist dies on Battersea Bridge in collision with lorry

The lorry driver did not stop at the scene but has since been tracked down by officers

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Immediate action needed to safeguard Battersea Bridge cyclists, TfL warned

Transport for London is facing demands for “immediate” safety improvements near Battersea bridge amid fears that a lack of action will lead to more deaths and serious injuries.

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