Disturbing footage has emerged of a gang of around eight teens 'attacking' another schoolgirl on a Musselburgh bus.
The shocking incident took place on a Number 30 Lothian Bus travelling along Musselburgh High Street on Friday, May 27 reports the Scottish Sun.
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The group of teenagers, both male and female, target the blonde schoolgirl who is sitting alone on the bus service.
No other passengers appear to be nearby in the clip, as one of the female gang is caught on camera punching the girl repeatedly whilst laughing and encouraging her peers to join in.
Both male and female members of the group punch and kick the teen girl sitting alone whilst filming and leering over her.
The video involving eight teens seems to have been filmed by one of the attackers as others in the gang are seen to be holding their smartphones as they bully the victim.
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Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries are ongoing into the distressing incident and asked any witnesses to come forward if they can provide more information.
Inspector David Hughes of Musselburgh Police Station told the Sun: “Officers were called to reports of a teenager having been attacked on a number 30 bus in Musselburgh, which took place on Friday, 27 May, 2022.
“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
“Witnesses and anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident 3767 of 10 June.”
