Police hunt four after bus driver spat on and beaten in east London

 
Police appeal: Scotland Yard believe these four people may have information about the incident
Robin de Peyer16 July 2014
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Police are hunting four people after a bus driver was spat on and beaten up in east London.

The driver of a route 25 bus was spat at through his open cab window by one of the four passengers after they got off at Stratford station, according to police.

Scotland Yard said a gang of three men and one woman had been involved in altercation with the driver, before punching and kicking him and fleeing the scene.

The victim was left concussed and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police have launched an appeal to try to trace four people in connection with the attack, which happened at around 1.50pm on Sunday, April 27.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Annie Garrard, who is leading the investigation, on 07766 248505 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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