Bus driver sacked for punching thief wants apology

Mark Hehir was sacked after punching a thief who had stolen a necklace from a female passenger.

Tories promise to change employment law after bus driver sacked for punching robber

The Tories have pledged to introduce a new “Good Samaritan” law to protect employees who use reasonable force to protect ...

Sacking of bus driver who punched thief 'shameful'

Shadow justice minister Kieran Mullan begins a petition to reinstate a bus driver who punched a thief.

Bus driver sacked after chasing and punching thief

Mark Hehir told the hearing he was seen as a "hero" by the public after retrieving a stolen necklace.

Passenger praises bus driver sacked after punching necklace thief unconscious

A bus passenger whose necklace was stolen has spoken out after the “hero” driver who chased the suspect and retrieved the ...

When a bus driver punched a thief - the full story

It's not often bus drivers are hailed as heroes. But it's even rareer they take matters into their own hands. In June 2024 ...

‘Hero’ bus driver sacked after chasing down thief who stole passenger’s necklace

A “hero” London bus driver was sacked after he chased down and knocked out a man who stole a passenger’s necklace. On 25 June 2024, Mark Hehir was driving the 206 bus, which runs between Wembley and ...