Buses again refused to stop at Gorseinon station after 6pm due to continued anti-social behavior and vandalism issues in the area. First Cymru announced on February 9: “Due to several incidents of vandalism, we will not be servicing Gorseinon bus station after 6pm until further notice. This change will affect our services 16 and 111. Sorry for the inconvenience”.
It is not the first time that they have taken the decision to stop buses leaving the routes. In September 2021, we advised that we would not temporarily stop after 6:30 pm to protect “the safety of our staff and bus passengers” following reports of assaults on the bus driver and youths lifting the back of the bus and causing damage to one of the engines. Of car
And on February 9 last year, a 14-year-old boy was beaten and stabbed to death by a gang of classmates at a bus station. Horrified members of the public watched as the boy was repeatedly punched, kicked and hit with a metal bar before being stabbed in the chest. The person wielding the sword was also only 14 years old. The victim suffered a stab wound to the chest and a 7 cm cut to the liver and lost a large amount of blood. Bystanders tended to him until the ambulance arrived. You can read more about it by clicking here.
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A walk through Gorseinon bus station shows evidence of vandalism, including graffiti and broken screens. The bus service says it plans to resume normal service from Feb. 15, but only with increased police presence to ensure safety.
A statement from First Cymru said: “First Cymru emphasizes that the safety of its customers and staff is always a priority and has confirmed that its buses were diverted at night due to problems at the bus station in Gorseinon. They have been working with local authorities and the police to resolve this situation as quickly as possible and, as a result of this work plan to resume overnight stops on the 15th of February, supported by an increased police presence, are encouraging customers to use this stop. to check social media for updates. South Wales Police have been contacted for comment.
Source: Wales Online
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