Gardai at Kevin Street are investigating an incident involving an assault on a bus driver on Cork Street, Dublin 10.01.09 and appeal for witnesses.
Gardai at the Pearse Street Garda Station are seeking witnesses to an alleged assault on a Dublin Bus driver and the subsequent hi-jacking of the 56A Bus on Cork Street, Dublin 8 on Saturday last the 10th of January 2009 at about 9.45 p.m.
In particular they would like to speak to a female passenger who got off the bus during the incident.
Witnesses can contact the Incident Room at Pearse Street Garda Station on 6669069 or 6669036. Or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
16th January 2009
Gardai at Kevin Street are investigating an incident involving an assault on a bus driver on Cork Street at approximately 21.45 on the 10.01.09.
The bus driver was assaulted and forced of the bus by a male who proceeded to drive the bus a short distance before being overpowered by passengers who took control of the bus and brought it to a stop.
Gardai were immediately on the scene and arrested a 32 year old male who is currently detained in Kevin Street Garda Station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. He can be detained for a period of up to 24 hours.
No passengers received any injuries.
Garda Press Office.
11:20 hrs 11/01/09
