Taxi driver attacked and robbed and left by side of the road as assailants flee in his car
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a Norfolk taxi driver was the victim of a robbery in Upwell.The incident took place in the early hours of today after the victim picked up two men from the taxi rank outside the bingo hall in
Wisbech.
The men asked to be taken to Upwell however on the way one claimed to be ill and as the taxi driver went to his aid the duo assaulted him, demanded cash and then drove off in his vehicle, a silver Vauxhall Vectra. The car was found abandoned close to Thomas Clarkson School in Corporation Road,
Wisbech at around midday today.
The attack took place on the A1101 close to Upwell Village Hall.
A police spokesman said: “The victim walked towards the village hall after the incident where he was assisted by the driver of a white van who stopped to check he was okay.
“We are keen to speak to the driver of the van, who left the scene prior to emergency services arriving, as he may be able to provide vital information.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have spotted a man walking towards the village hall at shortly after midnight.”
The victim, aged in his 40s, sustained injuries to his face and ribs and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.
Det Con Emma Cross, who is investigating the incident, said: “This was a nasty attack on a man who was merely trying to earn a living. As well as having to receive hospital treatment the victim has been left very shaken by what happened to him.
“We are very keen to speak to anyone who recognises the description of either male or who may have spotted the victim in the area after the attack or seen the vehicle in the vicinity of
Wisbech today.”
One of the males was described as being around 5ft 11in tall, having tanned skin, being of slim build, aged 23 to 25 with dark brown short hair and was clean shaven. He wore dark tracksuit bottoms, a T-shirt and trainers.
The other male was described as being slightly shorter, with a paler complexion, of stocky build and aged in his early 20s. He had short blonde straight hair and was also clean shaven. He was wearing cropped jeans to around knee length and a multi-coloured top mainly white, orange and yellow in colour. Both males were believed to be Eastern European.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who believes they may recognise the description of either male or have any information relating to what happened.
Witnesses are asked to contact Det Con Emma Cross at King’s Lynn CID on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
source:
http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/crime/taxi_ ... _1_2329196
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