Assault, Coolangatta
A bus driver has been assaulted while parked in Coolangatta last night.
At 10.15 pm, the bus was parked on the corner of Griffith and Stuart Streets when a group of 12-15 youths began banging on the bus door, demanding to be driven.
One youth pushed the emergency release button and managed to enter the bus, sitting behind the driver.
The driver advised the youth the bus was not operating at that time however he refused multiple requests for him to leave.
The two became involved in a scuffle which resulted in the bus driver being punched to the face by the boy. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 12 or 13 years of age, of a slim build with light red hair, wearing a black t-shirt and grey pants.
Immediately following the assault, two more youths entered the bus and began punching the driver to the face, causing swelling.
It is believed the group then left in the direction of the NSW border.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
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