A bus driver sustained damage to his eye after reckless individuals shone a laser into his face as he passed through Southport .
The Arriva Bus, which had no passengers on board at the time, was making its way along Central Avenue and Halsall Road when unknown individuals shone green-coloured lasers into his cab.
This laser shone directly into his face, forcing the 50-year-old driver to park-up nearby after suffering from dazed vision.
He was unable to continue working and had to attend hospital where he was diagnosed with soft tissue damage to his eye.
Merseyside Police are now appealing for witnesses following the sickening attack on Tuesday 18 June.
Detective Inspector Cat Walsh said: "I cannot stress enough how dangerous these lasers are and to purposely shine one into someone’s face is totally irresponsible.
"I would ask motorists who were driving the area around Central Avenue and Halsall Road on Tuesday night to come forward if they saw anyone using laser lights or pens or have any information which could help our enquiries.
"Thankfully there were no passengers on board the bus at the time this happened but this incident could have had much more serious consequences."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 19100319897.
