Bus driver assaulted by youth

A transit bus driver is recovering from injuries received after being assaulted by a youth.

Westbank RCMP say the incident started around 11 p.m. Friday on Old Boucherie Road.

Corporal Ann Brinnen says a group of intoxicated youth was being loud and rowdy on the bus.

“The bus driver provided a couple of warnings before asking the youths to get off. While one of the youths was leaving the bus, she punched the driver in the face. Seconds later, she re-entered and punched the driver two more times. She and four other youths fled the scene on foot,” says Brinnen.

She says moments later the female suspect and her associates were arrested.

“The female youth is in custody awaiting charges of assault. One other youth is facing an obstruction charge, while the others were released with no charges.”

The bus driver received minor abrasions to his face.