Translink has suspended several Metro services in Londonderry after an attack on a bus left one passenger showered with broken glass.

Police said a bus had windows smashed as it travelled along the Glenbank Road in the Ballymagroarty area of city on Tuesday evening.

As a result of what Translink has branded “anti-social behaviour” and “safety concerns”, Foyle Metro 10a services at 20:40 and 21:40 BST, as well as return journeys at 21:00 and 21:55, will be withdrawn from Glen Road and Glenbank Road until 19 May.

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin has condemned the attacks on public transport services as reckless and dangerous.

“These attacks are completely unacceptable and must stop,” McLaughlin said.

“It is reported that a group of young males were involved and I urge them to think very carefully about the consequences of their actions, not just for themselves, but for their families, their neighbours, and the many people who rely on public transport every single day.

“Their behaviour is not only criminal, it is harmful to the very community they live in.

“No driver should be afraid to do their job and no passenger should feel unsafe stepping onto a bus.”

A spokesperson for Translink said that safety is always their top priority.

“We condemn all acts of vandalism and anti-social behaviour,” they said.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and keep in close liaison with the Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) Neighbourhood Policing Teams, the Safe Transport Team and community representatives, and we encourage anyone who witnesses such incidents to report them to Translink, Crimestoppers or PSNI.

“We also operate a reward scheme, which pays out up to £1,000 to anyone who witnesses and gives evidence of any incident of anti-social behaviour or vandalism.”