Mark Hehir had worked as a London bus driver for Metroline for about two years before the incident.

Mark Hehir told the hearing he was seen as a "hero" by the public after retrieving a stolen necklace.

The police said Mr Hehir "had used force which was proportionate and necessary in the circumstances in the defence of himself ...

A London bus driver was sacked after he chased and knocked out a thief who stole a passenger's necklace.

The drivers, who are based at Bow Bus Garage, say they do not get adequate breaks.

Thousands of pounds have been raised for a hero bus driver who was sacked for chasing down and punching a thief who snatched ...

A bus driver has said he stood between a man and a “distressed” passenger whose necklace had been stolen before the thief ...

Update in case of ‘hero’ bus driver who chased down necklace thief - Mark Hehir was dismissed by Metroline over the incident ...

Mark Hehir chased a man who stole a passenger's necklace and knocked him out after being punched - but Metroline sacked him for gross misconduct and a tribunal upheld the decision ...

A Metroline bus driver who chased down a thief after a passenger was robbed has been dismissed for gross misconduct.

Do you rely on buses to get out and about in east London? Watch out, next month you might have to navigate strike action.

A 'hero' London bus driver who 'instinctively' caught and restrained a thief who stole from one of his passengers has been ...