A 39-year-old man has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with attempted murder following a violent incident on a Brixton bus that resulted in the death of a 40-year-old passenger.
Nathan Grant, from Lambeth Walk, Brixton, was originally charged with attempted murder and theft on Friday, 22 November, after an altercation on a route 59 bus along Brixton Road.
The victim, identified as Donovan Martin, was taken to hospital following the incident on Thursday, 21 November, at approximately 10:20. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, 25 November, at around 2:30 pm.
Grant was initially remanded in custody after appearing at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 23 November. He returned to court today, Friday, 6 December, at the Old Bailey. Prosecutors confirmed that the charges will be amended to murder at a future hearing, with the date yet to be determined.
The Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command is continuing its investigation and is appealing to the public for assistance. Witnesses and anyone with potential evidence, including mobile phone footage of the incident, are urged to contact police on 101 or message @MetCC on X, referencing case number 2089/21Nov.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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