Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
A man has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with attempted murder following an incident on a bus in Brixton and the later death of the victim.
The Met’s Specialist Crime Command launched an investigation following an incident involving two men on a route 59 bus in Brixton Road, SW9, at around 10:20hrs on Thursday, 21 November.
One of the men, aged 40, was taken to hospital following the incident, but he sadly died from his injuries just after 14:30hrs on Wednesday, 25 November.
He has been named as Donovan Martin.
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Nathan Grant, 39 (27.07.85), of Lambeth Walk, Brixton, was originally charged on Friday, 22 November with attempted murder, as well as theft.
He appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 23 November and was remanded in custody, appearing at the Old Bailey today, Friday, 6 December.
The charges will be amended to murder at a later hearing, date to be confirmed.
Anyone with information, including mobile phone footage of the incident or anything nearby that you believe may be relevant, is asked to contact the police on 101 or messaging @MetCC on X, with the ref 2089/21Nov.
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