CCTV captures Brisbane bus driver being punched

Queensland Police have released CCTV of a Brisbane bus driver being punched in the head in the hope it will help officers catch the attacker.

Queensland Police released CCTV footage of the incident.

Queensland Police released CCTV footage of the incident. Source: Queensland Police

CCTV showing a Brisbane bus driver being punched repeatedly in the head has been released by police in a bid to catch the assailant.

The incident occured on February 11.
The incident occured on February 11. Source: Queensland Police


The young man got onto a bus on Carindale Street at Carindale about 2pm on February 11.

He got into an argument with the driver after scanning his GoCard, before he repeatedly punched him in the head in front of passengers, police say.

An additional image released by Queensland Police.
An additional image released by Queensland Police. Source: Queensland Police


The bus driver suffered minor bruising and swelling during the attack.

Anyone with information about the man is being urged to contact Policelink on 131 444.


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