Stagecoach has issued a warning about anti-social behaviour on its services after police were called to an incident on a bus.

Police stopped a Stagecoach bus travelling on Corporation Street in Swindon on Wednesday, November 6, after being alerted to concerns over a woman’s safety.

When they arrived, officers found no offences had been committed and safeguarded the woman involved.

Despite police finding no wrongdoing, Stagecoach has taken the opportunity to issue a warning that it will not tolerate anti-social behaviour on its services.

The firm also thanked the driver involved for providing assistance and calling the police during the incident.

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A spokesperson from Stagecoach West said: “It is important that customers feel comfortable on their journeys, and we do take anti-social behaviour very seriously.

“We are aware of an incident onboard our service on Wednesday, November 6.

“We are grateful to our driver for providing assistance, alerting the authorities to support, and for arranging a replacement vehicle to allow passengers to continue on their journey as quickly as possible.”

At the time, a police spokesperson added: “We responded to a concern for someone's safety on a bus travelling through Swindon at 3pm Wednesday, November 6.

“Officers attended to safeguard the woman involved.”

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