The horror footage was filmed by a shocked member of the public Two teenagers clinging onto the back of a bus near the Trafford Centre, in Manchester. // Shocking video footage shows two teenagers clinging onto the back of a bus on a busy main road. The horror footage - which was filmed on a shocked member of the public's phone - captures the two boys hanging off the back of a Bee Network bus near the Trafford Centre, in Manchester, yesterday (Oct 19). The teenagers - both dressed in black coats - had climbed onto the back of a 52 service which travels from Failsworth to Trafford. The 12 clip was filmed at the Ellesmere Circle roundabout as the bus made its way down Redclyffe Road.Two teenagers clinging onto the back of a bus near the Trafford Centre(Image: SWNS)

Disturbing mobile phone footage captures two schoolboys clinging to the rear of a bus before it pulled onto a busy main road.

The horror clip – recorded by a stunned onlooker on their phone – shows the pair gripping onto the back of a Bee Network bus close to the Trafford Centre in Manchester yesterday (Oct 19).

The youngsters – both wearing dark jackets – had scrambled onto the rear of a number 52 service operating between Failsworth and Trafford.

The 12-second recording was captured at Ellesmere Circle roundabout as the vehicle travelled along Redclyffe Road.

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They reportedly maintained their grip for a full minute before releasing their hold.

The duo are said to have mounted the bus’s rear at the roundabout before it departed.

Two teenagers clinging onto the back of a bus near the Trafford Centre, in Manchester. // Shocking video footage shows two teenagers clinging onto the back of a bus on a busy main road. The horror footage - which was filmed on a shocked member of the public's phone - captures the two boys hanging off the back of a Bee Network bus near the Trafford Centre, in Manchester, yesterday (Oct 19). The teenagers - both dressed in black coats - had climbed onto the back of a 52 service which travels from Failsworth to Trafford. The 12 clip was filmed at the Ellesmere Circle roundabout as the bus made its way down Redclyffe Road.The teenagers are said to have ridden the bus for a minute before letting go(Image: SWNS)

A third youngster can be seen in the footage fleeing from the vehicle.

The member of the public who filmed the boys – who wishes to remain anonymous – said: “Three boys were waiting at the roundabout for a bus to stop, then jumped on the back.

“They kept slipping off at first but two managed to hold on.

Two teenagers clinging onto the back of a bus near the Trafford Centre, in Manchester. // Shocking video footage shows two teenagers clinging onto the back of a bus on a busy main road. The horror footage - which was filmed on a shocked member of the public's phone - captures the two boys hanging off the back of a Bee Network bus near the Trafford Centre, in Manchester, yesterday (Oct 19). The teenagers - both dressed in black coats - had climbed onto the back of a 52 service which travels from Failsworth to Trafford. The 12 clip was filmed at the Ellesmere Circle roundabout as the bus made its way down Redclyffe Road.The moment was captured by a shocked member of the public(Image: SWNS)

“They went round the roundabout and were still clinging on when we passed them towards the Trafford centre.

“They hung on for ages.

“There was another bus behind and was beeping trying to get the driver’s attention so he would stop.”

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Yesterday, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) condemned the youngsters’ behaviour, labelling it “incredibly dangerous”.

A spokesperson said: “This is incredibly dangerous behaviour which could have catastrophic consequences. It’s also a criminal offence.

“We’d urge all parents and guardians to speak to their children about the dangers of this kind of behaviour.

“Not only are these young people taking their own lives in their hands, but they will also face very real consequences if they are caught.”