Sunday, 27 March 2011

Bus Driver Bashed In Fare Row


Police investigating a violent Guy Fawkes Night attack on a lone bus driver – who was repeatedly punched in the face during a fare dispute - want to identify this suspect.

The 64 year-old victim had just finished his number 54 route at 7:30pm and stopped outside Tesco’s, Croydon Road, Bromley on November 5, last year.

There had been a dispute between him and a female passenger, which resulted in the suspect forcing open the driver’s cab door – punching him several times in the face – and running off.

The injured driver was treated in hospital for bruising and swelling to the eye and head and discharged the same day.

The incident is being investigated by detectives from the joint Metropolitan Police Service and Transport for London Safer Transport Command Workplace Violence Unit.

The suspect, who is described as a black man, was wearing a dark coloured hooded top.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Constable Dan Hippey leading the investigation for the Workplace Violence Unit on 020 3054 5403 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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