A GROUP of passengers verbally abused a bus driver after being asked to stop vaping on the bus.

The public disorder incident happened at approximately 7pm on Tuesday, March 5, in the X4 bus travelling on Larkhill Road, Durrington.

The driver of the bus had asked the passengers on board to stop vaping, but they ignored the message and became verbally abusive towards them.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Salisbury Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a disorder on a bus in Salisbury.

"The incident happened at approximately 7pm on March 5 on the X4 bus travelling on Larkhill Road, Durrington.

"A group of passengers became verbally abusive towards the bus driver when asked to stop vaping on the bus.

"Anyone who was on the bus at the time should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54240026268."