Incident at stop along 140 route and company ‘investigating’ footage showing alleged altercation
A Garda spokesman said the force is investigating 'a report of alleged assault that occurred in Ballymun, Dublin 11' on the night of December 27th. Photograph: Getty Images
Video taken on December 27th near Ikea in Ballymun shows what appears to be a Dublin bus driver standing between a woman and a male child outside a Dublin bus. The footage shows the child approaching the woman and the driver striking him, causing the boy to fall to the ground.A Dublin Bus spokesman said it is investigating the incident. “Dublin Bus is aware of footage showing an alleged incident occurring adjacent to a bus on the 140 route. We are ... investigating this footage.
Video of the incident has spread widely online, with some internet users calling for vigilante action to be taken against the driver. This has prompted concern among drivers about their safety in the coming days. In a communication to its members on Saturday, Siptu, which represents bus drivers, said it has raised these concerns with Dublin Bus management. Extra security measures have been put in place in the area as a result, the union said.
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