Moray police respond to culpable homicide of Elgin bus driver Keith Rollinson
Police Scotland say they are committed to tackling youth disorder after a teenager admitted causing the death of a bus driver.
Keith Rollinson collapsed and died shortly after he was attacked on February 2 at Elgin bus station. The teenager, who cannot be named but has since turned 16, today pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh to a charge of culpable homicide
Detective Inspector Andrew Wilson said: “Mr Rollinson’s death was a tragedy which affected a number of people across Elgin and the wider Moray area. The thoughts of the entire policing team remain with his family, friends and colleagues who have suffered a devastating loss.
“No one should expect to be the subject of violence while simply going about their job and today justice has been delivered with the conviction of the person responsible for this senseless act.
"While no outcome can undo what happened I hope this guilty plea brings some measure of comfort to Keith’s family, friends, and colleagues."
Mr Rollinson, who was aged 58, was attacked by the intoxicated youth after he refused to let him onto his bus.
He later died at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin.
Chief Inspector Mike McKenzie, area commander for Moray, said: “Since Keith Rollinson’s death, we have been working closely with a range of partners to tackle youth disorder in Elgin, particularly around the bus station.
“This work will continue and are committed to working with partners to prevent and deter anti-social behaviour."