Appeal for witnesses following disturbance on bus in Liverpool

We are appealing for witnesses following a disturbance on a bus in Liverpool yesterday, Tuesday 27 August.

A male attempted to board the number 20 Stagecoach bus near Iceland on Walton Road at around 5.35pm. He attempted to use a pre-paid travel card but when it was refused a fight broke out which continued onto the pavement.

Three people on board the bus, including the bus driver, suffered minor injuries during the disturbance.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of assault, affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

An investigation is currently underway.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “A number of people were on the bus, and in the area at the time of the incident and witnessed the fight, with some people filming it on their mobile phones.

“We would ask those people to come forward and tell us what they saw.

“Mobile phone footage can be uploaded directly to the investigation team using the following link:  https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/merseyside/appeal/appeal-for-witnesses-following-disturbance-on-bus-in-liverpool

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 24000742781.