Assault, Shailer Park

Police are investigating after a bus driver was assaulted this afternoon in Shailer Park.

At 5pm, two males have boarded a bus near a shopping centre on Shailer Road and, at the next bus stop, one has thrown a bottle at the bus driver.

An altercation has taken place, and the driver was punched in the head several times, and a number of other passengers have then come to his aid.

The male has then fled the scene on foot.

The driver was transported to hospital with injuries to his head.

The male is described as being Pacific Islander in appearance, around 180cms tall and dark hair.

Investigations are continuing.

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