Man charged after 64-year-old bus driver left in critical condition following attack on a London bridge

A man has been charged after a 64-year-old bus driver was left in critical condition following a late-night attack on one of London's busiest bridges, police have said.

The driver was taken to hospital by air ambulance in the early hours of Monday after being given first aid by police officers who were called to Battersea Bridge.

He was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement while his bus was parked at a stop shortly after 12.30am, the Metropolitan Police said.

Gary Jones, 32, of no fixed address, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm.

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He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, and was remanded in custody.

Jones is expected to attend a plea hearing at Kingston Crown Court on 15 June.

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