GO Transit says a bus driver was sent to Hamilton General Hospital after he was assaulted by a passenger on Tuesday.
Spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins told Global News the incident happened just after 1:00 p.m. on a Richmond Hill-bound bus at King Street across from Summers Lane.
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“I can confirm a coach bus driver was unfortunately assaulted by a passenger earlier today,” said Aikins. “He has sustained a head injury.”
Aikins revealed the driver is a 73-year-old Derrick Sealy, who’s a “30-year veteran with the company.”
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Hamilton paramedics spokesperson Dave Thompson confirmed the head injury, saying a man “was sent to hospital in stable condition.”
Lorraine Edwards, from Hamilton police, told Global News that police arrested 24-year-old Rocco Vietri.
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Vietri is facing three charges related to assault causing bodily harm and failing to comply with his probation.
Police have opposed his bail and he remains in custody.
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