A MAN was taken to hospital after being assaulted on the top deck of a Weston-super-Mare bus.

The incident happened on July 11 while the X1 bus was travelling along Locking Road.

Police said a 42-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on bail.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset said: “We are seeking witnesses after an assault on a Weston-super-Mare bus.

“On Thursday, July 11 at around 9.45pm, a man was assaulted on the top deck of the X1 bus as it was travelling along Locking Road.

“The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and was later discharged, his injuries were not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing but he is understandably shaken by the incident.

“A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. The victim has been updated on this development.

“Officers are keen to speak with anyone who may have been travelling on the bus at the time.

“If you were travelling on the bus along Locking Road on Thursday 11 July and remember witnessing an assault, please call us on 101 and quote reference 5224180608.”