02/11/2012

Bus Driver Assaulted In Westminster

Police Officers from the joint Metropolitan Police Service and Transport for London Safer Transport Command Workplace Violence Unit are appealing for help in identifying a man following an assault on a bus driver in Westminster.

The incident occurred on Wednesday 22 August 2012 at about 13:00 on a route 23 bus travelling along Bishop's Bridge Road, Paddington, W2

The bus driver stopped to change drivers and the suspect became abusive as he thought he was taking too long. The suspect then punched the driver in the face before making off.

The victim did not require medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a slim black man, wearing a striped top and dark trousers

Anyone with information is urged to contact DC Andy Morland leading the investigation for the Workplace Violence Unit on 020 3054 5489 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(GK)

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