Bus attack

From KPTV.com, "Teen Suspected Of Attacking Man On TriMet Bus"


PORTLAND, Ore. -- A teenager is suspected of punching a 35-year-old man in the nose on a TriMet bus Sunday night, police said.

The attack occurred near Northeast 42nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard at about 8:15 p.m.

Officers said as many as five juveniles, ages 13 to 17, were riding the bus with the victim during the assault and at least one of the juveniles was heavily intoxicated.

The intoxicated teenager asked the victim to use his cell phone and, after the man agreed, police said he punched the man in the face and broke his nose.

Police said the victim suffered from heavy facial bleeding.

Some Tri-Met riders said the area where the attack occurred is becoming unsafe.

"I think is has gotten a little bit worse. It wasn't that bad when we first got here, which was about four years ago, but it has gotten progressively worse," said Stephanie West, a Tri-Met rider.

Officers said they questioned the teens and believe only one of them was involved in the attack.

So far, police said no one has been charged in the case.