Edmonton Transit bus driver assaulted, 15-year-old arrested

EDMONTON – Police say a 65-year-old transit bus driver remains in hospital after he was assaulted by an armed 15-year-old boy.

The driver suffered multiple injuries in the overnight attack that happened at the southeast Mill Woods Transit Centre.

His injuries are considered serious, but non-life-threatening.

Investigators say the suspect got on the bus and assaulted the driver, who managed to get away and call for help.