A Paisley bus driver was attacked by a group of rowdy youths who were asked to get of his bus. 

The driver was punched in the face and dragged to the ground on the McGill's service in Brediland Road, Paisley, at about 10.45pm last Friday.

He was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital where he treated for bruising.

Police are now checking CCTV in connection with the incident and appealing for anyone who may have been on the bus to come forward.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "The bus driver asked a group of males to leave the bus over concerns about their behaviour. As they left one of the males punched the driver to the face.

"He was then punched and kicked by the other males as he lay on the ground.

"The victim did not sustain serious injuries during the attack but was treated at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley for bruising.

"We are appealing to anyone who may have been on or near the bus who may have witnessed the attack to get in touch."