Sheffield bus driver repeatedly punched in the face by passenger after argument

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a bus driver was repeatedly punched in the face on a Sheffield bus.

By Steve Jones

Published 9th Jun 2020, 16:17 BST

Updated 9th Jun 2020, 16:18 BST

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The driver of the 97 bus was reportedly assaulted at 12pm on Friday, 29 May following an argument over payment when a man boarded the bus on Baslow Road, Totley as it was heading into Sheffield. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the man “allegedly punched the driver in the face a number of times, causing cuts and bruises.”

He then reportedly left the scene in the direction of Mickley Lane.

Enquiries are ongoing but officers are keen to identify the man in the image as he may be able to assist with enquiries. If you have any information, contact 101 quoting incident number 397 of 29 May 2020, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.