Boy, 15, charged with murder of bus driver in Elgin
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Keith Rollinson died in hospital after the incident on Friday
A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a bus driver in Elgin.
Keith Rollinson, 58, died at Dr Gray's Hospital in the Moray town following an alleged assault at the bus station in the St Giles Road area on Friday night.
The accused - from the Moray area but who cannot be named for legal reasons - appeared at Elgin Sheriff Court.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody.
Stagecoach North Scotland expressed shock and sadness at the death of one of its drivers.
The Unite union has called for "stronger legal protection" for bus drivers.
"The appalling news that Mr Rollinson died has shaken our union to its core," Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said.
Flowers have been left at the scene
"We want to express our deep and sincere condolences to Mr Rollinson's family at this unbearably difficult time.
"The stark reality is that bus drivers regularly and routinely confront dangerous incidents. It has become an intolerable occupational hazard for bus drivers on a daily basis, especially for those working late at night and in remote areas."
Moray Council leader Kathleen Robertson said she was "shocked and saddened" by what had happened.
"My thoughts are with Mr Rollinson's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time," she said.
"The council is supporting those affected and working closely with the police to assist them with their enquiries and their assurances to the public. Our education teams are working with schools to support our young people, who may have been affected by the effect of the incident."
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