A BUS driver has been suspended for comments he posted on social media.

The driver made the offensive post about disabled children on Facebook.

An investigation has been launched into the post by Brighton and Hove Bus Company, the driver's employers.

Brighton and Hove Buses managing director Martin Harris said in a statement: "We are aware of the post that was made on a private Facebook page and are taking it very seriously.

"We took immediate action to ensure the post was removed and have suspended the driver pending an investigation."