Eight youths charged after bus driver attack outside hospital
Getty ImagesA total of eight youths have now been charged after a bus driver was assaulted outside a hospital.
Police were called to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh following a disturbance, which was reported at about 19:00 on Sunday.
Two youths were charged earlier this week but, following enquiries, a further six suspects have been identified and will be reported to the relevant authorities.
The driver was assessed in hospital at the time. Lothian Buses confirmed one of its drivers was involved in the incident and said it was assisting police with their inquiries.
Ch Supt David Robertson said it was an unprovoked attack on a man who was simply trying to do his job.
He said: "Violent incidents like this will not be tolerated in our community, and we will ensure that those who do engage in this type of behaviour are brought to justice.
"We will continue to work with our partner agencies and would encourage anyone with information or concerns of this type of behaviour to call Police Scotland on 101."
