Irish bus driver sacked after chasing thief hopes employers realise they 'got it wrong'

An employment tribunal has upheld the decision to sack London bus driver, and Limerick native, Mark Hehir. 

Limerick man Mark Hehir said the support has been overwhelming since his case came to light Picture: James Manning/PA

A Limerick man who was fired from his job driving a London bus after he chased down a thief has said his former employers have not been in contact with him despite the public outcry over his sacking.

“I said all the way along I was justified in the situation,” Mark Hehir said this morning.