Summary
A London bus driver, Mark Hehir, was fired after chasing and punching a thief who stole a passenger's necklace. The decision came after a tribunal concluded he used too much force during the incident, despite acting in self-defense.
Key Facts
- Mark Hehir was a bus driver in London for the Metroline company.
- He chased and punched a thief who stole a necklace from a passenger.
- He claimed he acted in self-defense after the thief returned to the bus.
- After the incident, Hehir was arrested but later released without charges.
- Metroline suspended Hehir, citing excessive use of force and leaving the bus unattended.
- A tribunal upheld the dismissal, agreeing with the employer's decision on misconduct.
- The tribunal noted that the man returned to the bus intending to apologize, but Hehir's reaction was disproportionate.
