Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault on a bus driver at Sea Hill, in Seaton.

The incident took place at some point between 4.25pm and 5pm on Monday, October 31. Police have only just released details of the incident.

A male passenger reportedly became physically violent towards the bus driver. It is alleged that the passenger boarded the bus, grabbed the driver's jumper and punched him before reaching over to steal his phone and making off.

The bus was an Axe Valley Motor Transport (AVMT) service from Seaton to Axminster.

The driver was not injured but police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident. Enquiries are ongoing.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference 50001773755.