A young joyrider stole a double-decker bus before crashing it into a bus stop.
The Stagecoach vehicle was taken from near to Wigan bus station at 6pm on Sunday evening.
However, the young joyrider lost control and ploughed into a bus stop in Hallgate.
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Pictures shared on social media show the damage to the vehicle and the bus shelter.
The image also shows a message on the bus's display board which reads: "Sorry, not in service"
The incident has been reported to Greater Manchester Police.
Meanwhile, Stagecoach is appealing for witnesses to the shocking incident.
A spokesperson for Stagecoach Manchester said: “An incident involving a Stagecoach bus occurred on Hallgate, close to Wigan Bus Station, at 18:00 on Sunday 9th January.
"CCTV footage shows a young person board the bus and then drive it without permission, colliding with a bus shelter in the process and causing damage to both the shelter and the bus.
“The incident has been reported to Greater Manchester Police and we are appealing for any witnesses to please contact the police with any information.”
GMP has been approached for further information.
