A BUS driver who died after being allegedly attacked at a Scots station has been named as Keith Rollinson.
Emergency crews raced to Elgin Bus Station on St Giles Road at around 10:40pm on Friday night after the alarm was raised.
Keith Rollinson tragically passed away after the alleged attack
© JASPERIMAGE.COMImages from the scene showed a number of police vehicles at the bus station[/caption]
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© JASPERIMAGE.COMMembers of the public paid their respects at the scene[/caption]
The 58-year-old was rushed to Dr Gray’s Hospital in the town but was pronounced dead a short time later.
A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged incident.
He is due to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court tomorrow.
Images taken at the scene show a number of police vehicles at the bus station as officers erected a tarpaulin covering one of the bays.
Detective Inspector Gavin Fleming, of Aberdeen CID, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Keith’s family and we are providing them with support at what is a very difficult time for them.
“They have asked for their privacy to be respected.”
Stagecoach warned customers to seek alternative travel arrangements yesterday.
They told of their shock at the news in a statement and reassured the public that incidents are “extremely rare”.
A spokesperson for Stagecoach North Scotland added: “We are shocked and saddened by this news and our immediate thoughts are with the family and friends of our driver who has sadly passed away.
“Safety is our number one priority and incidents like this are extremely rare.
“We are doing everything we can to support our colleagues and our driver’s family as well as assisting the police in their investigation.”
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