A 20-year-old woman was assaulted by a group of teens while riding a bus in Edinburgh, leaving her shaken and traumatized
Edinburgh: A young woman named Aliyah Matos was attacked by a gang of teens while she was on a bus heading home from work. It was a terrifying experience for her.
Aliyah, just 20 years old, was minding her own business when five girls suddenly jumped her. They smashed her face against the window and stole her bag. Can you imagine how scary that must have been?
She had just finished her shift at a shop and was listening to music when the attack happened. One of the girls hit her in the jaw, and then they grabbed her hair, slamming her head into the bus window. It’s just awful.
After the attack, Aliyah noticed her bag was gone and decided to chase after the girls. But they turned on her again, throwing her onto the pavement. It’s heartbreaking to think about what she went through.
When she got back to the bus, the driver tried to help by calling her mom. Aliyah was left shaken and bruised, and she’s now speaking out about the need for safer spaces for young people.
Police are looking into the incident, and it’s part of a larger issue with violence on public transport. There have been reports of similar attacks, and it’s clear something needs to change.
Aliyah believes that kids need better places to hang out instead of using buses as their playground. She’s totally on board with the campaign calling for safe spaces for youth. It’s a good point—kids need somewhere to go.
She also mentioned that parents need to step up and teach their kids better. It’s not just about punishing them lightly; it’s about guiding them away from violence.
Aliyah is still recovering from her injuries, but she’s determined to speak out. She said it was a huge shock and that she felt scared even getting on a bus again. It’s a sad reality that she has to deal with.
She’s worried about the mindset of some young people today. They don’t seem to care about the consequences of their actions, even in front of cameras. It’s a scary thought for everyone who uses public transport.
Police Scotland is investigating the incident, and Lothian Buses is cooperating with them. Let’s hope they can find a way to make public transport safer for everyone.
