Bluestar bus driver hurt after windows smashed by vandals hurling stones on Main Road in Marchwood

A BUS driver was hurt when vandals hurled stones at his vehicle, smashing windows, in a “highly dangerous” attack at Marchwood.

The Bluestar route 9 service was reportedly struck by a group of young people as it travelled along Main Road between 11.50pm and midnight on Monday 12th June.

As a result, the driver’s cab window shattered along with another window near him.

Having suffered swelling around his eye, he later attended hospital for treatment as a precaution.

Three passengers were on board the bus at the time, but a spokesperson for Bluestar said they escaped unhurt.

General manager Richard Tyldsley said: “The safety of our drivers and passengers is paramount, and we are carrying out an urgent investigation into the incident.

“These actions are highly dangerous, and we are working with police to identify those responsible.

“We will seek to prosecute anyone found to be responsible for this mindless act of vandalism.”

A Hampshire police spokesperson said the incident was under investigation but no arrests had been made by Tuesday.

Anyone with information should contact the force online at hampshire.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 44230234534.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.