Bus Driver Assaulted in Tromsø

A Tromsø bus driver was subjected to violence and had his vehicle’s window smashed by a young woman using a stone, according to local police. The incident, which left the driver with minor injuries and torn clothing, occurred on a Tuesday morning and prompted a multi-patrol police response utilizing drone technology.

Tromsø Bus Driver Assaulted in Broad Daylight

Bjørn Erik Haldorsen, a driver for Tide who has worked in the profession since the 1980s, stated that he had never experienced anything like the attack. Police were dispatched to the scene shortly before noon on Monday following initial reports of violence against the driver and property damage to the bus.

The assailant targeted the vehicle by striking the window with a stone, causing it to shatter across multiple spots, documented Aurora Ytreberg Meløe / NRK. Multiple police patrols secured the area while search operations commenced.

Police Apprehend Suspect Using Drone Technology

Law enforcement quickly identified and located the suspect with the aid of aerial surveillance. According to Robin Åsheim Lindberg, operations manager for the Troms Police District, officers received a video of the individual which helped establish a positive identification. “Vi har også fått en video av mistenkte, så vi har visst hvem vi har lett etter,” Åsheim Lindberg stated. Ground crews eventually tracked down and took the young female suspect into custody near the location using a police drone.

Driver Support and Operational Response Following the Attack

Following the physical altercation, the affected driver was immediately relieved of duty. Linda Ellingsen, area manager for Tide Bus Tromsø, confirmed that Haldorsen is receiving internal follow-up care. “Den aktuelle sjåføren er tatt ut av trafikk, og vi har tatt inn ny buss og ny sjåfør,” Ellingsen explained, detailing how company dispatch quickly replaced both the damaged vehicle and personnel to maintain transit schedules.

Police have completed initial investigative steps, which included interviewing Haldorsen, photographing the shattered bus windows, and planning subsequent questioning for the detained suspect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the bus driver in Tromsø?

A Tide bus driver, Bjørn Erik Haldorsen, sustained minor injuries to his clothing and person after a young woman struck his bus window with a stone until it shattered, according to Troms Police District.

How was the suspect caught?

Police operations manager Robin Åsheim Lindberg confirmed that officers used a video of the suspect to identify her and deployed a police drone to locate and apprehend her at the scene.

What measures are being taken for the driver?

According to Tide area manager Linda Ellingsen, the driver has been removed from active traffic and is receiving internal follow-up support from the company.