Bus Driver Assaulted by Cyclist

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Did you witness the incident in February?

Police are appealing for witnesses after an E8 bus driver was attacked by a cyclist.

The incident happened on the route along Uxbridge Road, W7 on Monday 18 February at about 12pm.

The bus pulled into a bus stop for passengers to board and the suspect, who was cycling behind the bus, rode passed and punched the left hand wing mirror.

The driver got out of his cab to re-position the wing mirror and was approached by the suspect, now on foot, who punched him in the mouth, before cycling away.

The victim did not require medical attention.

The suspect is described as an black male, wearing all black clothing, riding a blue bicycle.

Anyone with information is urged to contact DC Dan Kelly leading the investigation for the Workplace Violence Unit on 020 3054 5402 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

7th May 2013