Bus driver attacked in Bellevue

King County deputies are investigating after a Metro bus driver was attacked Thursday afternoon in Bellevue.  

According to police, the attack happened on Bellevue Way Southeast and Main Street at about 4:30 p.m.

Investigators said the 76-year-old victim was training a new bus driver when the suspect got on the bus, created a disturbance, hit the victim with a stick and fled. 

The victim was taken to Overlake with a laceration on his head. 

No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.  

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