NSW: Man points gun at Sydney bus driver

AAP General News (Australia)
08-19-2009
NSW: Man points gun at Sydney bus driver

SYDNEY, Aug 19 AAP - Police are renewing their appeal for public help after a man,
accompanied by two children, pointed a gun at a Sydney bus driver.

The bus picked up the man, a male teenager and a young girl on its way to Newtown,
in the city's inner west at about 4.15pm (AEST) on April 16.

As the trio got off the bus on King St, the man stood a short distance from the driver
and allegedly pointed what appeared to be a firearm at him.

The driver drove away and reported the incident at the end of his shift.

The man is described as white/European in appearance, aged in his 20s, solid build
and 183cm tall. He was wearing a blue and white t-shirt.

The teenager is described as aged about 15, solid build, 152cm tall with an olive complexion,
while the young girl is aged about 10.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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