Bus driver head-butted in shocking attack

Police are hunting for a teenager who seriously assaulted a bus driver in Brisbane.

The young man and a woman boarded the bus in Mount Gravatt East, at the intersection of Cavendish Road and Creek Road, around 6pm on Saturday.

He then became involved in a verbal altercation with the 67-year-old male driver.

The teenager head butted the driver, causing a serious facial injury.

He continued to lash out at the man before running off with his female companion along Cavendish Road.

The driver was taken to QEII Hospital with a facial wound and possible fracture.

Police investigations are continuing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.