A teenager has appeared before Burnley magistrates after a bus driver was allegedly attacked in Rawtenstall.

James Turner, 18, of South Terrace, Strongstry, Stubbins, is charged with robbery.

He was remanded in custody until January 14.

There was no application for bail.

Turner will face committal to the crown court on February 18.

Police say the driver, who is employed by Rossendale Transport, was allegedly punched from behind as he boarded his bus at the depot, in Bacup Road, on December 29.

The driver's cash bag was also grabbed.