A THUG narrowly missed startled passengers when he threw a burning firework onto a bus.

The number 20 bus had pulled up in Victoria Avenue, Southend, near St Mary's Church, when a silver Renault Clio stopped alongside in the right hand lane.

Someone in the Renualt then suddenly pulled out a firework and hurled it into the bus.

The live firework skimmed past the two terrified passengers onboard and landed on a seat, which was burn out.

Now police are appealing for information about the attack, which happened around 10pm on Thursday*June24* at the road's junction with East Street and West Street.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Chaudry at Southend police on 0300 333 4444.