Bus driver 'racially abused and passenger spat at' by gang of teens at Braehead

Police are investigating after a bus driver was racially abused and a passenger was spat at by a group of teenagers in Renfrew.

A video circulating on social media shows a gang of male youths racially abusing the driver on a bus at Braehead shopping centre on Monday.

They are seen to bang on the protective screen next to the driver, before one of the teens is filmed spitting at a passenger who comes to assist the driver.

The gang then leave the bus as the door closes.

Police Scotland said enquiries are ongoing into the incident.

McGill’s said it was aware of the incident and is supporting the driver involved.

They said CCTV footage on board will be passed to the police to assist them in their inquiries.

A spokesperson for McGill’s Buses said: “We are aware of this shocking incident and are offering our support to the driver involved.

“We also pass on our thanks to the passengers who offered their assistance at the time.

“The bus has CCTV on board and footage will be passed to Police Scotland to assist them in their inquiries.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing into a report of racial abuse and assault which took place on a bus in the King’s Inch Road area of Renfrew.”