London bus driver sacked after chasing and punching thief who stole from passenger

The bus driver was sacked after leaving the vehicle to chase down the thief (Picture: Getty Images)

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

Mark Hehir was driving the 206 bus between Wembley and Maida Vale in June 2024 when a man boarded the bus, snatched a necklace from around a woman’s neck before running off.

Mr Hehir, who worked for Metroline for two years, chased after the thief and returned the necklace to the female passenger.