Appeal after bus driver has ‘Silly String’ sprayed into his face

The incident happened in Angel Row (Main image credit: Google Streetview)

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a bus driver was assaulted in a Nottingham street.

The bus driver was stood on a pavement in Angel Row when a hooded person kicked a bottle against his foot.

CCTV shows the bus driver kick the bottle back and this prompted a second person to spray ‘Silly String’ into his face.

The product is propelled as a stream of liquid from an aerosol can. The solvent in the string quickly evaporates in mid-air, creating a continuous strand.

The incident left the bus driver with an eye injury that required treatment in hospital.

Officers have been trying to trace the man in this image and are now appealing for the public’s help.

PC David Gray, of the City Centre neighbourhood team, said:

“The offender most likely believed he was performing a harmless prank, but in reality he left the bus driver with tissue scarring on his eye.

“Thankfully he has made a full recovery with hospital treatment, but the incident resulted in him having to take a number of weeks off work while he recovered.

“We have reviewed CCTV and are confident the man in this image will be able to assist us with our inquiries into the incident.

“If you recognise him, please get in touch. We want the city centre to be a safe place for everyone so it is important we speak to him about what happened.”

Anyone who recognises the person in the image is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 0438_06012025. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously on, 0800 555 111.