Bus driver set on fire in Antrim

Updated: Saturday, 8 March 2008

A bus driver was set alight in Portrush in Co Antrim last night.

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Man sought after Co Antrim attack

A bus driver was set alight in Portrush in Co Antrim last night.

The attack happened after he refused to hand over money to a man leaving the bus shortly before 11pm last night.

The driver was doused in flammable liquid.

The driver was not injured in the incident though his clothes were burned.

The attacker is described as having short hair and a stud earring.

Police have appealed for anyone in the area at the time of the incident to come forward.

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