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London Bus Driver Sacked for Punching Thief Wants Apology
Mark Hehir was dismissed after chasing a thief and defending himself; over 100,000 signed a petition backing him, and a GoFundMe raised more than £20,000, supporters say.
- This past week, Mark Hehir, 62, was sacked after chasing a thief who stole a passenger's necklace and knocking them out in self-defence, and an employment tribunal upheld Metroline's dismissal as fair.
- Hehir said he spent six days in hospital, reached ICU, and had two hand operations after an infection from the thief's tooth, probably in the next three days if not treated.
- More than 100,000 people have signed a petition launched by Dr Kieran Mullan and a GoFundMe has raised more than 20,000 for Mark Hehir.
- Hehir said he will not return to Metroline and demands compensation for lost earnings and an apology, saying the company offered no support while union help was limited.
- Hehir rejects being called a `hero` yet claims `99.5%` support online, while politicians including Dr Kieran Mullan MP, Richard Holden, and Susan Hall have urged Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan to intervene.
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Readers discuss theft in London, the state of soaps and overpayment to water investors (Picture: Getty Images) Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments 'Shame on you, Metroline', says reader Bus driver Mark Hehir was sacked for ‘bringing his company into disrepute’ – because he chased down and punched a robber who’d snatched a passenger’s necklace (Metro, Fri). Police said t…
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