Milton Keynes bus stolen by drunken passenger, say police

The single-decker was reported stolen at the Tesco bus stop on Tongwell Street, Milton Keynes, at about 18:20 GMT on Monday

A bus was stolen by a drunken passenger who "left a trail of devastation" as it crashed with multiple vehicles, police said.

Thames Valley Police said the single-decker was reported stolen at the Tesco bus stop on Tongwell Street, Milton Keynes, at about 18:20 GMT on Monday.

Officers found the bus at Milton Keynes Central railway station.

The force said a man, 43, from the city, was arrested on suspicion of offences including dangerous driving.

It said the man, also arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and drink-driving, remained in custody.

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The force posted on its Facebook page: "When people say 'when you've had a drink, take the bus', it isn't meant to be taken literally.

"This bus in Milton Keynes was stolen by a drunken passenger earlier on this evening, and left a trail of devastation as it collided with numerous other vehicles before being stopped."

Police said no-one was injured during the incident and other passengers managed to flee the bus as it was being stolen.

Officers said it was believed the bus company's driver had been away from the vehicle when it was taken.