Man arrested after trying to enter school bus, assaulting driver during morning stop
By Riley Conlon
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HOOVER, Alabama (WVTM) — A man was taken into custody Thursday after police say he tried to enter a Hoover school bus and attacked its driver.
Around 7:31 a.m., officers responded to a school bus stop on Summer Place Parkway after a 911 call reported that a bus driver was being assaulted by a man who was “acting erratically,” according to the Hoover Police Department.
“The bus driver took swift action to secure the bus and notify Hoover Police,” police said in a statement.
Officers soon arrived at the scene, located the suspect, and took him into custody. The driver sustained minor injuries.
Police say no students were involved, and the suspect is not believed to be associated with any students who were riding the bus.
“We appreciate the support of the Hoover Police Department and refer any law enforcement questions to their team,” said Hoover City Schools in response to the incident.
The suspect is being held in the Hoover City Jail and will be identified after formal charges are filed.
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