A woman has been left needing surgery after a brick was thrown at a bus in Tameside. Greater Manchester Police says the object was launched at a bus while it was on the move along Ashton Road, near to St Mary's Church, in Droylsden.
The victim, who was a passenger on the bus, suffered serious injuries as the brick struck her face. She is set to undergo facial and dental surgery.
Images have been shared today (September 12), showing the horrific extent of the woman's injuries, as well as the damage caused to the bus - with a window completely shattered.
The incident took place at around 10.20pm on Monday, August 19. READ MORE: As he lay in bed fast asleep, he was completely unaware his life was about to change But GMP says it is aware of other previous incidents of missiles being thrown at passing buses and Metrolink trams in the area - and officers will consider whether they are linked as part of their investigation.