METRO bus driver attacked, stabbed in NW Houston, suspect arrested

A METRO bus driver was stabbed Friday morning near Highway 249 and Gessner, sustaining injuries in an assault that happened shortly before 8 a.m.

According to Metro officials, the driver was attacked and suffered cuts to the hand, head, and shoulder.

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The driver was treated at the scene, and METRO personnel confirmed that the suspect was also arrested by police.

This is a developing story; updates will follow as more information becomes available.