19-Year-Old Girl Attacked on Bus in UK

Ella Dowling, a 19-year-old student, suffered severe facial injuries requiring 50 stitches and reconstructive surgery after being attacked by Darren Taylor, 53, on a bus. During the five-minute ordeal, Taylor made inappropriate comments before grabbing Ella's face and biting her nose and mouth, leaving her with permanent disfigurement and PTSD. After the attack, which occurred last November, Taylor was arrested and later sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for grievous bodily harm with intent. Ella described the pain of the attack as unforgettable and expressed her struggle with the psychological impact, as she has not used the bus since. Meanwhile, in unrelated incidents, a teacher in North Carolina faced legal repercussions after assaulting a student over eating on a bus, and a transgender student in Maine reportedly assaulted a female classmate, prompting investigations by school authorities. Both instances highlight ongoing concerns about safety and violence in school and public transport environments.