A school bus carrying students has been left with a smashed window following an ‘alarming’ attack reportedly involving ball bearings south of Hobart.
The incident on Wednesday afternoon left a bus window shattered while the vehicle was travelling through the Snug and Conningham area.
“There were a number of passengers on the bus at the time, however, no injuries were reported,” police said.
Police believe the incident may be linked to a person who has allegedly targeted homes and cars across the city in recent days.
“As part of the ongoing police investigation, we have determined that ball bearings were discharged from a white Mitsubishi light truck and a white Nissan Patrol utility across the greater Hobart area,” Sergeant Greg Rogers said.
“There was potential for significant harm to have been caused in these incidents.”
Police have so far received reports of damage to ten homes, four vehicles and six businesses in Glenorchy, Cambridge, Hobart and Kingston.
“While police are following a specific line of enquiry with the investigation, Taskforce Saturate encourages anyone with information in relation to the discharges to come forward,” Rogers said.
“Anyone with information … is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers.”
