Arrest in brutal attack on SEPTA driver

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Friday, October 14, 2016
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The man who police say attacked a SEPTA bus driver is now under arrest.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The man who police say attacked a SEPTA bus driver is now under arrest.

Action News first showed you surveillance video when the incident happened back in early August.

On Friday investigators announced that they are charging 26-year-old Ruben Johnson with aggravated assault.

Johnson allegedly got into an argument with a driver on a Route 37 bus, and started throwing punches.

The driver's head was slammed on the dashboard and he was bit on the face.

Police say Johnson turned himself in.