A MAN has been arrested following an attack on a city centre bus.

The incident took place on a Salisbury Reds bus just before 11am as it was driving in Blue Boar Row today, Saturday, October 26.

The attack caused the bus to hit an elderly woman who was on the street at the time.

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of assault - at the time of writing he remains in police custody.

READ MORE: Man arrested as bus driver attack causes bus to hit woman in city centre

Emergency services in SalisburyEmergency services in Salisbury (Image: Kimberley Barber)

Andrew Sherrington, general manager of Salisbury Reds, told the Journal: "One of our Activ8 buses was involved in an incident this morning in Blue Boar Row. Reports suggest there was an altercation between two passengers on board, whilst the bus was in motion.

“We understand an individual suffered minor injuries as a result of this incident, and we wish them a speedy recovery. This is a shocking, but thankfully rare, event and we are providing support for our driver - who is understandably shaken. We will not tolerate such behaviour on-board our buses, and are working closely with the police as they carry out their investigations.”

A woman who was travelling on the bus with her father-in-law when the incident took place said: "We were on the bus when a bloke attacked the bus driver. It all kicked off.

"It was scary, but I was not scared."

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "We responded to reports that a bus driver had been assaulted on Blue Boar Row, Salisbury just before 11am this morning (26/10).

SEE ALSO: Young family ‘traumatised’ after attempted child kidnapper entered their home

"The driver was treated at the scene by paramedics.

"A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody for questioning.

"If you saw what happened or have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting log number 113 of today’s date (26/10)."