COMMUTERS on a key bus line between Alloa and Stirling were left terrified following acts of vandalism towards the windows.

Passengers travelling on the McGill’s 52 bus service as it passed through Tillicoultry fell victim to stones being thrown towards them.

This occurred on the evening of Thursday, September 19, with several piercing the windows and landing near people on the bus.

The vehicle’s windows were shattered as it passed through Main Street, Tillicoultry, forcing the bus company to send a replacement bus to carry on the service.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.35pm on September 19, police received a report of a bus being vandalised in Main Street, Tillicoultry.

“No-one was injured and enquiries are ongoing.”

Residents have voiced fears that this is becoming an ongoing issue, with one speaking to the Advertiser to relay concerns that people could get hurt.

They said: “If left unchallenged, things could escalate which could lead to injuries or even traffic incidents or something similar.

“This appears to be a growing concern with local people who use public transport.”

The Advertiser contacted McGill’s for a statement.