Two teenagers have been arrested after a bus driver was attacked in Liverpool.
Police say that a group of youths had started a fire on the upstairs deck of a bus parked outside Morrisons in Speke at around 5.15pm on Saturday, January 10.
The youths managed to escape when the driver went upstairs to investigate and then confronted them outside the vehicle, where he was reportedly assaulted.
His glasses were broken before he managed to drive away without injury.
Two 13-year-old boys from Speke were arrested on suspicion of Section 39 assault and attempted criminal damage. They have been conditionally bailed pending enquiries.
Chief Inspector Nathan Stockley said: “This dispersal zone is one of the many tools we use as a proactive measure to prevent anti-social behaviour from taking place.
“Although we have made two arrests in connection with the bus driver assault our enquiries continue to identify anyone else involved.
“Anti-social behaviour is totally unacceptable, and we understand the impact it has on those living in the area has on businesses and residents, and this is one of our community priorities.
“This is a full partnership approach and the work we are doing is ongoing. Although there has been isolated incidents we have seen a decrease in anti-social behaviour in the last several months.
“Please be reassured that hi-visibility patrols will continue in the area, and our work with local schools through Safer Schools Officers is ongoing.
“A joint community surgery is held at Morrisons in Speke on a Thursday every two weeks for people to pop by and raise any concerns they may have so we can take action.
“I would urge parents and guardians to know where young people in your care are, what they are up to and friends they are with to further assist us in dealing with those who cause trouble. It is not only to stop them causing unnecessary distress to residents in the area, but also for their own safety and welfare.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X and Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via their website or call 101 quoting reference 26000026824.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here. In an emergency always call 999.