This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53309424

The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Bayonne: Bus driver left brain dead after 'face mask attack' Bayonne: Bus driver left brain dead after 'attacked over face masks'
(32 minutes later)
A bus driver in the south-west of France has been left brain dead after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks. A bus driver in the south-west of France has been left brain dead after reportedly being attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks.
The driver in Bayonne had refused to allow several people - who had no tickets and were not wearing masks - to board the bus on Sunday night, a police source told AFP news agency.The driver in Bayonne had refused to allow several people - who had no tickets and were not wearing masks - to board the bus on Sunday night, a police source told AFP news agency.
The man, who is in his 50s, sustained serious head injuries after being repeatedly punched. The man, who is in his 50s, sustained serious head injuries after being punched.
He was declared brain dead on Monday.He was declared brain dead on Monday.
According to France Bleu, a number of people have been arrested and regional bus services have been disrupted as drivers refuse to work. Face masks are mandatory on public transport in France.
Face masks are mandatory in the area. According to France Bleu, a number of people have been arrested. Union sources told the local radio station that the driver had attempted to prevent the group from bringing a dog on board.
Regional bus services have been disrupted as drivers refuse to work following the incident.