Pair hunted after bus driver robbed

Pair hunted after bus driver robbed

The police want to contact people who were on the bus

Two teenagers who beat up a bus driver and stole his takings are being sought by police.

The pair, who got onto the bus in Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday 8 April, attacked the driver, leaving him with a bruised face and back.

They fled the bus in the village of Banwell at about 23.30 BST, taking with them money from the bus and the driver's pockets and running off in separate directions.

Police investigating the assault and theft are appealing for witnesses and passengers who were on the bus at the time to contact them.

The duo got onto the bus outside The Forresters pub in Alexandra Parade, Weston-super-Mare at about 11.20 pm, along with three other passengers.

Elderly passengers

Police believe some of the passengers may know the identity of the two robbers and they are keen to speak to them.

Officers say two elderly passengers who got off the bus at the helicopter museum may also be important witnesses.

The attackers are described as two white youths aged between 14 and 17.

The younger of the pair was of thin build with very short hair. He was wearing blue jeans, a cream top and a blue baseball cap.

The older teenager was of broader build with dark, greasy hair which lay flat on his forehead. He was wearing a multi-coloured sweater and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police.