A bus ride in New Jersey took a wild turn when the driver savagely beat a passenger…and now several videos from the scene are going viral.
In a video circulating online, a bus driver can be seen choking a man, threatening his life and yelling at him before allegedly spitting on him before taking the bus.
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The incident was horrific for onlookers on the bus – who can be heard in a video shouting at the driver to de-escalate the attack.
In Newark, New Jersey, a man spat at a bus driver who completely knocked him down.
The driver can be heard directing people to the back of the bus to protect them from harm before he begins to punch the man.
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In another clip from the scene, the driver encouraged commuters to back up… before attacking his foes. The rider has little chance to fight back… Watch the video – he desperately covers up and puts his head in his hands to protect himself.
newark public safety director Fritz Flagg According to TMZ … police were called to Broad and Lafayette streets Friday after receiving a call about a physical altercation.
We’ve learned that both the bus driver and an adult male passenger were arrested following a violent altercation… which reportedly began when the passenger yelled at the driver during an altercation.
Both the bus driver and passenger are now facing individual charges of aggravated assault…The incident remains under investigation.
We’re sure there will be more to come…so, be sure to stay tuned.
