Bus driver who died after alleged assault in Elgin named

Keith Rollinson died in hospital following the incident

A bus driver who died after an alleged assault in Elgin on Saturday has been named by police.

Keith Rollinson, 58, died at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin following the incident at a bus station in the St Giles Road area at about 22:40 on Friday.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Monday.

Det Insp Gavin Fleming, of Aberdeen CID, said: "Our thoughts are very much with Keith's family and we are providing them with support at what is a very difficult time for them. They have asked for their privacy to be respected."

A number of bus services were cancelled from Elgin on Saturday morning as a result of the police presence.

A spokesperson for Stagecoach North Scotland said: "We are shocked and saddened by this news and our immediate thoughts are with the family and friends of our driver who has sadly passed away.

"Safety is our number one priority and incidents like this are extremely rare. We are doing everything we can to support our colleagues and our driver's family as well as assisting the police in their investigation."