'Bus surfing' teen caught on camera as Lancashire Police issues warning about dangerous craze

The teen was caught on camera hanging off the back of a bus travelling along Church Street in Colne on Sunday (May 11).

Members of the public alerted the driver who appeared not to be aware of the young man ‘surfing’ his bus.

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Those travelling behind filmed the dangerous stunt and shared it on social media where it attracted the attention of Lancashire Police.

In the clip, a teen wearing a vest and shorts is seen gripping the back of the bus as it winds its way along Church Street and past the Wallace Hartley Wetherspoons pub.

Lancashire Police are eager to identify the young man, saying they will visit him and his family “to offer some very important advice”.

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A spokesperson for the force in Colne and West Craven said: “You may have seen a video on social media of a young male in Colne hanging off the back of a bus.

“Clearly this is of huge concern to all. It goes without saying that this is extremely dangerous.

“If anyone can provide a name of this young man we will visit him and his parents to offer some very important advice. Any info to [email protected]”