Man Faces Murder Charge Over Fatal Brixton Bus Attack
A 39-year-old man has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder after a deadly bus bust-up in Brixton.
Bus Fight Ends in Tragedy
Nathan Grant, from Lambeth Walk, Brixton, was initially charged with attempted murder and theft following a violent incident on a route 59 bus along Brixton Road on November 21.
The victim, 40-year-old Donovan Martin, was rushed to hospital but sadly died from his injuries on November 25 at around 2:30pm.
Grant’s Charges Set to Be Upgraded
Grant first appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on November 23 and was remanded in custody. He returned to court on December 6 at the Old Bailey, where prosecutors confirmed that the charges will be amended to murder at a future hearing.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command is continuing its probe and needs the public’s help.
- If you saw the attack or have any mobile footage, call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X with reference 2089/21Nov.
- You can also report information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
