A MINIBUS had its windscreen shattered after yobs threw an object off a bridge.

They struck in Royal Artillery Way, Sourthend, at about 12.45pm on Wednesday January 9.

A minibus was on the dual carriageway and passing under a footbridge near the Cecil Jones School when it was struck by the object.

The white VW Transporter was being driven by a woman from Leigh.

She was badly shaken and slightly injured when a piece of glass cut her thumb.

Anyone with information should call PC Nathan Williamson at Southend police station on 101.