Four teens charged after bus driver allegedly assaulted in Keith
Moray's MSP has labelled the alleged attack "completely unacceptable" and confirmed he's contacted the region's Police Area Commander.
Last updated 10th Aug 2022
Four teenagers have been charged following reports of an assault on a bus driver in Moray.
Police say three youngsters aged 14 and one aged 13 will be reported accordingly following the Church Street incident on Monday evening.
Moray's MSP has labelled the alleged attack "completely unacceptable" and confirmed he's contacted the region's Police Area Commander.
"Violence such as this will not be tolerated"
Inspector Graham Worton, from the Keith & Buckie Community Policing Team, said: "Violence such as this will not be tolerated, is not acceptable and will be dealt with accordingly.
"We would like to thank the members of the public who assisted the bus driver.
Richard Lochhead MSP added: ”It is completely unacceptable for a bus driver to be assaulted whilst just trying to go about his job and I can only imagine this incident was not only distressing for the driver involved, but also for the passengers on the bus and other young people.
”Following this incident, I have had discussions with the Police Scotland’s Area Commander for Moray and I welcome the quick action and arrest by local police officers.
"I understand that a small group of individuals were involved in the incident and they will now be dealt with accordingly."
Moray MP Douglas Ross said “Hearing about the troubling and concerning behaviour by youths in the Keith area over recent weeks, I sought an update from the local Police Commander where I was able to speak candidly to him about the real community concerns in Keith over this rise in ASB.
"Our discussions were positive and I’m encouraged that the Police and other agencies, including local Social Services are dealing with the problem and the youths involved.
“While it is welcome that the police and other agencies are dealing with the situation, some of the behaviour that has been captured and shared on social media are simply shocking.
"I’ve been in contact with Stagecoach to pass on my thoughts and best wishes to the driver who was assaulted and we have to do everything possible to protect people from these despicable attacks.”