Bus driver assaulted in Red Hill

Police are investigating after a bus driver was assaulted in Red Hill this afternoon.

Around 12.20pm, a man on Musgrave Road hailed a bus travelling outbound from the City.

Once on board, the man allegedly began talking to the driver before punching him to the head multiple times.

The man then attempted to steal coins from the cash tray, but was ultimately unsuccessful.

He fled the bus on foot but was located by police a short time later.

A 70-year-old New Farm man was treated by ambulance officers for the treatment of minor injuries.

A 37-year-old man has been charged with one count of robbery.

He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.

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