Man, Woman Assault MTA Bus Driver In The Bronx

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- An MTA bus driver was assaulted in the Bronx on Friday, police say.

The incident happened near the intersection of 793 Southern Boulevard around 5 p.m.

A woman spit in the 48-year-old driver's eye, and a man punched him in the face, police said.

The woman was described as a black female, approximately 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and 120 to 130 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black coat.

The man was described as an Hispanic male, approximately 18 to 20 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and 130 to 140 pounds. He was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans.

The driver was taken to Lincoln Hospital for evaluation.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS or for Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782), or the public can also submit tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website or texting 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.