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\nThe bus driver was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
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A 14-year-old has been arrested after a bus driver was assaulted in West Auckland.<\/p>\n
Police were called to reports a person had been injured on a bus on Colwill Road in the suburb of Massey at about 7pm.<\/p>\n
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting said upon arrival, the alleged offender had fled on foot.<\/p>\n
The bus driver was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.<\/p>\n
“This was an understandably frightening ordeal for the victim and we are continuing to support them,” Detective Bunting said.<\/p>\n
He said on Thursday morning, police arrested a 14-year-old in relation to the alleged attack.<\/p>\n
The teenager has since appeared in Wait\u0101kere Youth Court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault and possession of an offensive weapon.<\/p>\n
“People have a right to be safe going about their business, without having to be subjected to any type of violence,” Bunting said.<\/p>\n
“Any violent behaviour will not be accepted and those engaging in it will be held to account.”<\/p>\n
The teenager will reappear in Wait\u0101kere Youth Court on 17 February.<\/p>\n