A bus driver was attacked and the service which was stopped by the firm bosses.

The First Essex service number 3 which runs between Southend and Chelmsford was stopped this morning after the driver was attacked.

The firm tweeted: "The 3 service at 10:35 has had to be pulled from service due to the driver being assaulted.We do apologise for any impact this may have."

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Five people replied to the tweet from the bus firm expressing their anger and well wishes for the driver of the bus.

First Bus has been contacted for comment.