A probe has been launched after a bus driver was racially abused and passengers spat at.
A video on social media appears to show a gang of male teens racially abusing the driver on a bus at Braehead Shopping Centre, Renfrew, on Monday.
The group are seen to bang on the protective screen next to the driver.
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One of the teens is also seen spitting at a passenger who came to help the driver.
The gang then leaves the bus as the doors close.
Police Scotland said inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
McGill’s said it is supporting the driver and will provide on-board CCTV footage to the police to help with their investigations.
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A spokesperson for McGill’s Buses said: “We are aware of this shocking incident and are offering our support to the driver involved.
“We also pass on our thanks to the passengers who offered their assistance at the time.
“The bus has CCTV on board and footage will be passed to Police Scotland to assist them in their inquiries.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing into a report of racial abuse and assault which took place on a bus in the King’s Inch Road area of Renfrew.”
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