BY IAN CROUCH
Two teenage boys have charged over the alleged assault of two bus drivers in separate incidents last week.
Police have been told three males were fighting on a bus last Thursday when the driver stopped at New Lambton Heights are asked them to get off.
When leaving it's alleged one of the teens punched the driver.
A short time later the males boarded another bus and allegedly began causing a disturbance to passengers.
The bus stopped at Glendale where the passengers got off, but police say the trio forced open the rear door and assaulted the second driver.
Both drivers suffered minor injuries but were not taken to hospital.
Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 14-year-old boy on Tuesday.
He was taken to Belmont Police Station and charged with two counts of common assault, stalk/intimidate with intent to cause fear or harm, and hindering police in the execution of their duty.
He faced the children's court on yesterday and was refused bail to face the same court next Monday, February 24.
Further inquiries led to the arrest of a second 14-year-old boy yesterday.
He was taken to Cessnock Police Station and charged with common assault and affray.
He was granted strict conditional bail to face the children's court on Monday February 24.
Inquiries into the incident are continuing.
