Driver injured by beer

AN investigation is underway following an incident which allegedly saw a bus driver injured when another motorist threw a beer can at him.

It was reported to the Chronicle by a member of public that after leaving the Carters Arms pub, Oldham Road, Royton, they spoke to a First Bus bus driver who had parked the bus outside on Tuesday last week.

Injury

When asked why he had parked it there, the driver told him he had his window open when a car pulled up alongside and the driver threw a beer can at him, causing injury to his face.

First Bus confirmed that one of their drivers had reported an incident to them and they are investigating. They warned that they will not tolerate abuse against their staff.

Stephan Ralph, Operations Manager at First Oldham, said: "We can confirm that one of our drivers reported an incident on March 7 and we are now carrying out further investigations. We do not tolerate acts of abuse against our staff and we are working with partners to ensure that we can put an end to these types of incidents."