Metroline Sacks Mark Hehir

Mark Hehir, a bus driver for Metroline in United Kingdom — London, was sacked in 2024 after he chased down a thief who stole a passenger's necklace and then knocked the thief out in self-defense. An employment tribunal upheld Metroline's decision, but the public and several politicians, including Kieran Mullan, Richard Holden, Susan Hall, Boris Johnson, and Robert Jenrick, have rallied in support of Mark Hehir. A petition for his reinstatement or compensation has garnered over 100,000 signatures, and a GoFundMe page has raised over £20,000. Mark Hehir, who suffered a severe hand infection requiring two operations after the incident, is seeking an apology and compensation from Metroline but does not wish to return to his job, citing the company's treatment of staff.