Vandals damage bus in Bournemouth

Two men wearing black hooded jackets threw a rock at a bus travelling through Holdenhurst Road at around 7.30pm on Friday 23 January.

Damage was caused to the windows of the vehicle and no injuries were sustained.

Police Constable James Allcroft-Reid, of Dorset Police, said: “Throwing items at a bus is completely unacceptable and could have serious consequences, resulting in someone being injured.

“Not only do these reckless actions cause a risk to the community, they also impact on the bus company and its ability to safely serve the public.

“We are carrying out enquiries into this incident in Holdenhurst Road and would urge witnesses, or anyone with information about who is involved, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260010908. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.