Richmond resident arrested following attack on AC Transit bus driver

RICHMOND — A 54-year-old Richmond man remained in jail Tuesday following his arrest in what authorities said was a domestic violence attack Monday on the driver of an AC Transit bus.

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The driver of the bus suffered superficial cut wounds and went by ambulance to a hospital for treatment, authorities said.

Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jimmy Lee in a statement said deputies arrested the suspect on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic violence following the 7:35 a.m. encounter outside the Richmond BART station on Nevin Street.

The man also is suspected of violating a restraining order resulting in physical injury to the protected person, unlawful possession of tear gas and assault with a deadly weapon, Lee said.

He was being held at the Martinez Detention Facility in lieu of $630,000 bail.

Authorities have not provided any other details of the attack.

The date and time of the man’s first court appearance had not been publicly released Tuesday afternoon.

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