Teenager arrested following death of man at Elgin Bus Station
The 58-year-old man was attacked on Friday night, and later died in hospital
Last updated 4th Feb 2024
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of a 58-year-old Stagecoach driver at Elgin Bus Station.
Emergency services were called to the St Giles Road area of the town at around 10.40pm on Friday following reports a man had been assaulted.
The 58-year-old was taken to Dr Grays Hospital, where he died a short time later.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.40pm on Friday, 2 February, 2024, police were called to the St Giles Road area of Elgin following a report of the assault of a 58-year-old man.
“Emergency services attended, and the man was taken to Dr Grays Hospital in Elgin where he later died.
“A 15-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are continuing.”
A spokesperson for Stagecoach North Scotland said : "We are shocked and saddened by this news and our immediate thoughts are with the family and friends of our driver who has sadly passed away.
"Safety is our number one priority and incidents like this are extremely rare. We are doing everything we can to support our colleagues and our driver's family as well as assisting the police in their investigation."
"Shocked and saddened"
SNP MSP for Moray, Richard Lochhead shared his condolences.
He said: "My thoughts are with the bus driver’s loved ones and friends and it goes without saying that the local community is shocked by this tragic and horrific incident.
“This will also be an incredibly difficult time for everyone at the local Stagecoach depot. Everyone working on our local buses provide an essential service and should be able to return home safe and well from their shift.
“I’ve been in touch with the police and the bus company. In the meantime, my thoughts are very much with everyone affected.”
"An incredible difficult time"
Councillor Jérémie Fernandes shared the sentiment, and said: "“I am deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident that occurred at Elgin Bus Station last night.
My heart goes out to the family, friends and colleagues of the victim during this unimaginably difficult time.”
MP for Moray Douglas Ross added: "People across Moray are very grateful for the efforts of the emergency services, but this is causing significant concern that this could happen.
"Someone going out to work, being a valued public servant helping people travel across the area, for them not to return home from their work on Friday evening and to lose their live in such tragic circumstances is a major shock for people right across the area."
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