A COUPLE of boys threw a stone at a moving bus and shattered safety glass in the vehicle's window.

Police said the two offenders looked about 10 years old and were accompanied by a chocolate labradoodle dog.

The 'mindless' incident happened in Tudor Way, Worcester, at about 6.25pm on Friday, May 5.

Locals have expressed their anger at the behaviour of the two youngsters, who fled down Drakes Avenue after throwing the stone at the bus driver.

Sarah East, general manager for First Worcester, said: "This is a mindless act and one that could have been a lot more serious.

"The safety and wellbeing of our customers and staff is paramount at all times.

"It is also a matter of cost to us as a business, the incident will amount to around £400 to replace the window with safety glass and fitting."

Ms East added it was fortunate their buses have safety glass fitted as this prevented the stone from smashing through the window.

"We will do everything we can to assist the police in finding and prosecuting the people involved in this criminal activity," she added.

The bus window was fixed that night and the vehicle was ready to be used again the next day.

The bus driver was not harmed in the incident.

Cllr Richard Udall, who represents the area in the city and county councils, said: "The incident was clearly stupid, dangerous and foolish.

"It is not normal for Dines Green or any other part of Worcester. It was an isolated incident which is thankfully not common.

"I have spoken to a number of Dines Green residents about the incident and they are shocked and upset.

"We need to work together to stamp out any problems and to celebrate the good things about Dines Green.

"The people involved put a driver and his passengers at risk. They should own up and face the consequences of their conduct."

A West Mercia Police spokesman said: "Thankfully, nobody was injured in the incident but investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed it."

Anyone with information can ring the police on 101 quoting incident number 0665s of May 5.